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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.”...

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...

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,...

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 Awareness...

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 closer...

As we have discussed before in our series on bullying, the mental well-being of children and adolescents is of utmost importance. And often, too little attention is paid to the nuances and therapeutic needs of children until they are already in crisis. As caregivers,...