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mars 25, 2025Like
New Study Looked At Indigenous Perspectives On Child-Caregiver Bond
A new study published in the Journal of Child Development looked at Indigenous perspectives on the child–caregiver bond from a Northwest tribal community. “Our study is about uplifting the experiences, perspectives and knowledges regarding parenting young children that are held by members of a Northwest tribal community,” Sara F. Waters told us. “In particular, we wanted to center Indigenous knowledge of and approaches to the child-caregiver bond.” The researchers’ work was informed by attachment theory as the dominant approach within theravive
mars 19, 2025Like
Do I Have To Pay for Child Therapy?
Every child and teen is unique, with their own strengths, challenges, and ways of seeing the world. While some kids seem to navigate life’s ups and downs with ease, others may need additional tools to thrive — and that’s where therapy can make all the difference. For kids facing emotional hurdles, navigating tough transitions, or coping with behavioral problems, there are several different types of therapy for teens that can provide them with the tools they need to thrive. If talk
mars 19, 2025Like
Teenage Emotions: Understanding & Helping Teens Manage Them
For parents, managing emotions during the teen years can be difficult at times. Your teenager is trying to figure out life, which might mean they challenge or disobey you from time to time. Throughout puberty, hormones rapidly change, and emotions run wild as teens try to navigate a fast-changing world, new academic stressors, social pressures, where they “fit in,” and so much more. Adolescents experience a mental rollercoaster. It’s essential that teens have a safe space to turn to for talk
mars 19, 2025Like
How Much Does Teen Therapy Cost?
Navigating the teenage years can be a complex and challenging journey for both teens and their parents. During this time, the teenage brain is rapidly growing and changing, and hormones are at an all-time high. These biological changes, combined with social challenges and teenage emotions, make adolescence a critical period for mental health. As a result, many teens are vulnerable to mental health issues like anxiety and depression, as well as struggles with building peer relationships and dealing with academic talk
mars 19, 2025Like
What To Do if Your Teenager Is Out of Control
When your teenager’s behavior becomes out of control, it can feel like you’re standing on shifting ground. It’s not uncommon for parents to think their teen is out of control, or to wonder if things will ever return to normal. The truth is that out-of-control teen behavior often reflects deeper struggles rather than defiance for the sake of teenage rebellion. With patience, understanding, and strategic action, you can guide your teenager — and yourself — toward calmer waters. We’ll explore talk
mars 19, 2025Like
Pre-Deployment Checklist: Your Guide to Preparing
Preparing for an upcoming military deployment can be stressful. Getting ready to leave can cause a range of emotions and anxiety about the military, especially if you haven’t done it before. Whether you’re being deployed for the first time, or the 15th, having a solid plan means a smoother transition when you leave so you can return to life at home with minimal issues. Our comprehensive pre-deployment checklist covers everything you need to know and do before you leave. Following talk
mars 19, 2025Like
11 Anger Management Techniques for Teens
Anger is a natural human emotion. Sometimes, it’s even helpful. People experience anger throughout life — infants who are hungry, young children who don’t want to share a toy, and adults who’ve been wronged can all become angry with their situations. The feeling is especially common during the teen years, though, when hormones are raging, social pressure can be crushing, and emotions are heightened. Many teenagers feel confused about their anger, yet most lack the coping skills to understand or talk
mars 19, 2025Like
Exploring the Psychological Effects of Military Service
Military service is a profound journey that demands incredible strength, resilience, and sacrifice. Yet, behind the bravery and discipline lies a complex reality for mental health. The unique experiences of military service — including repeated combat exposure, long deployments, and other effects of war on soldiers — can deeply shape one’s psychological well-being. While military personnel and veterans are some of the strongest individuals, they are not immune to mental health struggles. With over 1.3 million active duty service members talk
mars 19, 2025Like
Hydroxyzine vs Xanax: Which is Right for You?
Choosing the right medication for anxiety can be a complex, personal journey. There are countless drugs on the market that can alleviate your symptoms. Figuring out which one is right for you isn’t as straightforward as you might think. Two drugs commonly used to treat anxiety are Hydroxyzine Pamoate and Xanax. Both can treat the same condition, but there are significant differences between these medications, which is why it’s important to compare the two medications thoroughly to understand their unique talk
mars 19, 2025Like
How Long Does Topamax Take to Work?
Topamax (topiramate) is a commonly prescribed medication that’s FDA-approved to treat epilepsy and migraine headaches. This medicine is also used with other drugs or off-label (meaning it’s not approved to treat but still may offer benefits) for several conditions, including bipolar disorder depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If you’ve recently started taking Topamax or you’re thinking about trying this medicine for your mental health, talking to your doctor is the first step. They’ll explain to you talk
mars 19, 2025Like
9 Effective Alternatives to Topamax
Topamax (topiramate) is a widely used medication that’s FDA-approved to treat epilepsy and prevent migraines. The drug is also sometimes used off-label — meaning not officially labeled for but has been seen to help — for conditions like bipolar disorder, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD. While Topamax can be effective for many, it’s not right for everyone’s health needs or condition treatment plan. Some people might seek alternatives due to unwanted Topamax side effects, not getting the results they want, or talk
mars 19, 2025Like
Sleeping Pills May Harm Your Brain
March is National Sleep Awareness Month. For most of my life, sleep has been simple. As a kid, my dad would read me a bedtime story — usually “The Giving Tree” — and I’d be asleep before the Boy took all the tree’s branches. (That book is deep, BTW.) And I could sleep anywhere. From questionable ottomans in hotels to the middle seat on a turbulent flight — I was the female McDreamy. It wasn’t until my early 30s that Healthy