Back-to-School Anxiety: Tips for Parents
Summer is coming to an end, and families are preparing to send their children back to school. The first school day of the year is a happy occasion for some kids. But for others, it's cause for fear and anxiety.
There are lots of reasons why kids could have back-to-school anxiety. For some, it's about not wanting to be away from their parents. Others could be fearful of change or have generalized anxiety.
If your child's anxiety is severe, they may need to see a therapist. But there are also many things that you can do as a parent to help your child cope with their anxiety and have a successful school year.
5 Ways Parents Can Promote Their Children’s Mental Health
We’re in the middle of a health crisis — and no, I’m not talking about the Covid-19 pandemic. The health crisis I want to talk about today is less well-known: the kids’ mental health.
Child and adolescent mental health has taken a big downturn in recent years. It’s so serious that international organizations have called it a global health crisis. Kids’ mental health was already worsening, even before the pandemic. But since 2020, it’s taken a sharp turn for the worse.
Is Your Child Depressed?
Where low mood and loss of pleasure are often the two primary symptoms in adults with depression, kids are more likely to experience primary symptoms such as irritability and physical complaints.