Don’t Ignore Headaches in Kids and Teens (video)
Headaches may not seem like a big deal, but they have a huge impact on someone’s wellbeing day-to-day. It’s important to get a child or teen diagnosed as soon as possible, as it can take a while for lifestyle changes and/or medicine to take effect.
More Stuff for Your School Anxiety Kit (Some DIY) (video)
So we found even more stuff that we think will be helpful for your anxiety kit. Three things are DIY; for two of them, the “to-do” demo is right in the video, and the link is in the video to the third one. Transcript Hi I’m Deborah. And I’m…
For Depressed Teens, Should Therapy Be the First Treatment Choice?
A recent study concluded that the first treatment option for teens and young adults should be solely psychotherapy. We discuss whether we agree with this conclusion (take a guess). Transcript Hi I’m Deborah and today we’re going to talk about a study that came out about a week ago…
DIY Origins Peace of Mind Stress Relief Balm (video)
We love Origins Peace of Mind Stress Relief, but there are two problems; it’s too expensive, and it doesn’t smell exactly how we want it to smell. So we decided to make our own, and in this video will show you how to make your own. Transcript My favorite…
Summer Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) (video)
Transcript You may have heard of Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD. Its official name is Major Depressive Disorder with a Seasonal Pattern, or MDD-SP, but we’re going to just go with SAD here. The version of SAD you’re likely to have heard of is winter SAD.…
3 Reasons to Find a New Therapist (video)
The therapeutic process can be enormously helpful to someone with depression, but its success is largely dependent on a positive relationship with the therapist. If you are not happy with the progress you’re making, or uncomfortable with your therapist in general, it might be time to find someone else.…
5 Reasons to Fire Your Psychiatrist (video)
A good psychiatrist is an essential part of your recovery from depression. A not-so-good psychiatrist, however, can be an obstacle to your recovery. You may be suspecting that your psychiatrist falls into the second category. In this video, we’ll go over five reasons why you might be right and…
Prevalence and Incidence of Anxiety and Depression Among Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults With Life-Limiting Conditions: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis | Adolescent Medicine | JAMA Pediatrics
Question What is the prevalence and/or incidence of anxiety and depression in children, adolescents, and young adults with life-limiting conditions? Findings In this systematic review and meta-analysis, the pooled prevalence of anxiety in 19 studies was 19.1%, with significant differences in prevalence according to the type of assessment tool…
11 Things to Keep in Mind When Your Partner Has Depression
Relationships with our partners can be complicated when both people are mentally and emotionally healthy. When one person becomes depressed, it can play havoc with the dynamics of a relationship, even one that was previously stable. As the person on “the outside,” it may be hard to understand what…
Natural Ways to Treat Insomnia
There are few things as frustrating and debilitating as insomnia. Lack of sleep affects your short-term and long-term wellbeing. And anxiety, depression and insomnia can be inter-related. Anxiety and depression can disrupt sleep, and sleep problems can cause anxiety and depression. Although the secret to good sleep may seem…