Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Over 700,000 people lose their lives by suicide every year, and for each suicide, there are more than 20 suicide attempts. These actions have a ripple effect, impacting families, friends, …
Anxiety
Children and Vomiting
Vomiting is a common occurrence for children and can often be caused by various factors, such as an upset stomach, motion sickness, or a virus. One common cause of vomiting …
Stress and Anxiety Epidemic
Stress and anxiety are some of the most searched terms on Google. April is Stress Awareness Month, and the consensus is we have a long way to go before we …
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a condition that affects many women during their menstrual cycle. Symptoms can vary from mild to severe, including physical, emotional, and behavioral changes. If you are …
Causes of Shortness of Breath
Shortness of breath is the feeling that you cannot get enough air into your lungs because your breathing passages are narrowed or blocked in some way. Shortness of breath is …
Pandemic Anxiety in Children
In 2019, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it produced fear, anxiety, and uncertainty. While the pandemic weighs heavy on everyone’s minds, we see how it is affecting our children. According …
Type 2 Diabetes Doubles in Children During Covid-19 Pandemic
Type 2 diabetes is a disease primarily found in adults and rarely in children. One would hardly hear of a child being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes; however, this has …
How to Know if Your Child Is Depressed
One of the biggest misconceptions about depression is that it’s an adult-only illness. Unfortunately, children and adolescents suffer from depression. Sometimes parents and caregivers may not be able to recognize …
Why Am I So Tired All the Time?
In our busy lives, it’s natural to feel tired all the time. Some days are more tiring than others. But if you find yourself exhausted too quickly, dragging yourself to …
