Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
You’re about to have a new baby to love, or your bundle of joy is thriving. So why can this time feel unexpectedly difficult? Prenatal depression (depression that occurs [...]
What to Do If Your Child Is Being Bullied—Or Bullying Others
Bullying is a pervasive issue that affects children and adolescents across all socioeconomic groups and continues to grow in prevalence. It can manifest in various forms, including verbal abuse, [...]
How to Navigate Difficult Conversations: Talking to Children About Tragedies
Discussing tragic events with children presents a considerable challenge for parents. Striking a balance is essential, as it involves providing honest information while simultaneously safeguarding the child's emotional wellbeing. [...]
The Health Impact of Love and Close Relationships
In recent years, studies have shown that love might just be the best medicine we've been looking for. Having close relationships, whether romantic or platonic, does more than just [...]
What to Do If You Have Trouble Sleeping
Getting a good night's sleep is more important than we often realize. Our overall health is closely connected to how well our sleep patterns match our natural circadian rhythms [...]
The Importance and Benefits of Exercise
It is a common struggle for many Americans – how to remain consistent with exercise. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that adults get at least 150 minutes [...]
Mental Health: Risk Factors, Types of Disorders, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
What Is Mental Health? Mental health is a crucial aspect of overall health and well-being. It affects thoughts, behaviors, feelings, and quality of life. Data [...]
The Role of a Primary Care Physician in Depression
Although many more people are struggling with their mental health, there is still a great deal of stigma surrounding this topic. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over [...]
What Are the Signs? Anxiety and Depression in Children
It is normal for children and teenagers to feel anxious, scared, nervous, worried, or sad from time to time. However, when these feelings linger or develop to [...]
How to Make Your Children’s Holidays Memorable
The holidays are such a wonderful time of year and families look forward to them all-year-long. As parents, it can be challenging juggling all the [...]