by Galen Hope | Oct 3, 2023 | mental health
October 7, 2023 is National Depression Screening Day. As a day designated to shed light on this pressing issue, serves as a beacon of hope and an opportunity to break the barriers of misconception and fear that surround mental health challenges. Depression, a...
by Galen Hope | Aug 28, 2023 | mental health
There is a growing concern in our field, and one that requires our immediate attention: a mental health crisis affecting children and adolescents. The American Psychological Association, for example, declared in January 2023 that “Kids’ mental health is in crisis.”...
by Galen Hope | Aug 28, 2023 | mental health
Anxiety is a universal and necessary emotion, but when it takes root in the minds of children and adolescents, its effects can be particularly challenging. In a world where pressures from school, peer relationships, and the ever-present digital landscape continue to...
by Galen Hope | Aug 28, 2023 | mental health
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a solemn yet vital occasion to address a global crisis that claims the lives of too many individuals each year. Let’s work together to shed some light upon the darkness that shrouds this deeply sensitive topic. Suicide,...
by Galen Hope | Aug 28, 2023 | mental health
Grief is a universal human experience that knows no boundaries of age, culture, or background. It’s an emotion that touches us all at some point in our lives, leaving an indelible mark on our hearts and minds. As we come together to observe National Grief...
by Galen Hope | Aug 28, 2023 | mental health
Even as our understanding of neurodiversity is expanding, it’s becoming increasingly evident that the recognition of neurodivergence, particularly in females and those assigned female at birth (AFAB), has been obscured by stereotypes and biases. Let’s take a...
