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Time to Take Care During Stress Awareness Month

May 16, 2022 by BBYMCCRRL75216 Leave a Comment

If you’re like most people, you deal with your own fair share of stress most days. And that doesn’t really seem fair at all! Especially when you consider that chronic stress can negatively impact our health, sending blood pressure soaring and causing our hearts to work harder.Whether it’s a bully for a boss, a horrific commute, mounting bills, or problems in your marriage, stress is a part of life we really can’t get away from. But there are things we can do to eliminate the effects of stress on ...read more

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Celebrating National Autism Awareness Month

May 3, 2022 by BBYMCCRRL75216 Leave a Comment

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), describes a host of conditions that are generally characterized by challenges with speech and nonverbal communication, social skills, and repetitive behaviors. According to the CDC, autism affects roughly 1 in 44 children in the United States today. And it affects children from all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.While more people know about autism than at any other time in history, it is important to continue spreading awareness. And that ...read more

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Helping Kids Cope with Divorce

April 25, 2022 by BBYMCCRRL75216 Leave a Comment

Divorce isn’t easy for anyone, but children can take it particularly hard. Many children don’t understand what is happening and many more feel the divorce is somehow their fault.  Here’s how you can help your child cope:Communicate OpenlyThe divorce should be explained in simple and straightforward terms. If at all possible, both parents should be part of the conversation. Your language should be tailored to the age of your children as well. So for instance, when speaking with very small ...read more

Filed Under: Children, Parenting, Separation/Divorce

Tips for Staying Healthy While Working from Home

April 18, 2022 by BBYMCCRRL75216 Leave a Comment

For some people, working from home is a normal routine. This is, after all, the gig economy, and many people have been freelancing, making a living from their home office for many years now. But for others, working from home is a completely new phenomenon brought about by the global pandemic.For this second group of people, working from home has completely changed their day-to-day lives, and many have found their overall health has taken a toll. With lockdowns and social distancing still ...read more

Filed Under: nutrition, Sports / Exercise, Telehealth

The Power of Vulnerability

April 4, 2022 by BBYMCCRRL75216 Leave a Comment

We live in a society that rewards those with courage and valor. We are taught from a young age that it’s good to face our fears, for doing so is often the catalyst for powerful and lasting change.And yet, how many of us allow ourselves to be vulnerable?Think of the amount of courage it takes to allow yourself to be in a position where your heart might get broken. To say “I love you” first. How much courage does it take to put yourself out there and make new friends? Go for that promotion? Rely ...read more

Filed Under: Self-Esteem

How to Help Your Kids Develop Healthy Habits

March 28, 2022 by BBYMCCRRL75216 Leave a Comment

Every parent wants their child to grow up to be as healthy as possible. Sadly, rates of childhood obesity in this country have skyrocketed, increasing over 800% since 1982. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obese youths have a far more likely chance of developing heart disease and high cholesterol as they age. They are also most likely to develop prediabetes, sleep apnea, joint issues, and poor self-esteem.Parents can help their kids develop healthy habits by ...read more

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Information for Parents of Children or Teens with Disabilities and Mental Health Issues

March 14, 2022 by BBYMCCRRL75216 Leave a Comment

Living with a disability brings with its daily challenges. Sometimes those challenges can feel overwhelming and even demoralizing.Because of this, it is common for people with disabilities to suffer from mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. This is particularly true for children and teenagers who, according to researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago, are five times more likely to suffer from mental health issues than young people without a disability.Symptoms of a ...read more

Filed Under: Children, mental health

Neurodivergence’s Impact on Mental Health

March 7, 2022 by BBYMCCRRL75216 Leave a Comment

When we speak about human behavior or ways of being in the world, we have traditionally described someone as having normal behavior or abnormal behavior. Recently, mental health experts have begun to look at things in a broader, more inclusive scope.What Does Neurodivergent Mean?Neurodivergent is a term used to describe someone who either behaves in a specific way or processes information in a specific way that differs from cultural norms. It is an important shift in the mental health community ...read more

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Benefits of a Mental Health Day from Work or School

February 21, 2022 by BBYMCCRRL75216 Leave a Comment

We’ve all had those days when the alarm goes off and we lie in bed, feeling depleted of our energy, and maybe even our good mood. We think to ourselves, “I’m not really sick, but I just need a break from real life today.” While taking a sick day is common when you are feeling physically unwell, what’s not as common – but perhaps should be – is taking a mental health day when you are feeling mentally and emotionally unwell.Now many, if not most, companies do offer their employees personal days ...read more

Filed Under: Anxiety, Depression, General

Student Mental Health Post-Pandemic

February 14, 2022 by BBYMCCRRL75216 Leave a Comment

At no other time in history have schools had to face so many challenges. The COVID-9 pandemic required teachers, students, and faculty to quickly pivot and move classes to an online environment during times of great uncertainty.Despite the work involved to keep education going, students of all ages have still been significantly impacted by the stress of lockdowns. Many students are dealing with mental health challenges as a result.A recent study looked at 195 students at a large public ...read more

Filed Under: Anxiety, COVID, depress, students

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