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Prepping Our Mental Health for the Holidays: A Parent’s Guide to Boundaries, Joy, and Self-Care
The holidays can be magical—but also overwhelming for parents. 🎄✨ This season, prioritize your mental health with our practical tips on balance, boundaries, and finding joy in imperfection. 💛 Your well-being matters too! #HolidayStress #ParentingTips #MentalHealth
A Teen’s Survival Guide For The Holidays
Discover practical tips for teens to handle holiday stress, set boundaries, and prioritize mental health. Create a joyful, balanced season with this helpful teen holiday guide!
Myths vs. Facts About Teen Depression: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Uncover the truth about teen depression. Learn to differentiate common myths from facts and get actionable insights to support teens’ mental health effectively.
Video: Meet Brianna Parkinson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Bradley REACH
Meet Brianna Parkinson, LCSW, at Bradley REACH. Discover how she enhances adolescent mental health care through family therapy, conflict resolution, skill-building, and ongoing support for families.
Video: Meet Dr. Shivana Naidoo, MD, a Board-Certified Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist
Discover how Dr. Shivana Naidoo, MD, Board-Certified Psychiatrist, takes a holistic approach to adolescent mental health at Bradley REACH. Learn about her focus on family dynamics, development, and collaborative treatment.
Video: Meet Dr. Elisabeth Frazier, PhD, a Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychologist at Bradley REACH
Learn about Dr. Elisabeth Frazier, Clinical Psychologist at Bradley REACH. Explore how the program provides assessments, therapy, and tailored support to address adolescent mental health needs holistically.
Preventing Suicide
Making mental health treatment and suicide prevention a priority across systems of care and across individual, relational, community and political interventions is fundamental to improving the health of our society.
Transforming Election Stress into Resiliency
At a time of deep division, the fact that the election and its outcome on the future of our nation are affecting our mental health seems to be one of the few thoughts that most Americans share. The good news is that there are things that parents can do to minimize the impact of election stress on their kids.
Getting Help for Suicidal Thoughts
When someone is struggling with suicidal ideation or behaviors such as self-injury the first goal is to get help. It’s important to note that suicidal thoughts can be normal. Many people feel so overwhelmed sometimes that they don’t want to be alive.
The Impact of Hispanic Heritage Month on Mental Health
As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to an end it's important to recognize the impact cultural identity can have on mental health. Read our latest blog The Impact of Hispanic Heritage Month on Mental Health. Read on to discover: ✨How cultural pride strengthens mental resilience ✨ The role of community support in healing ✨ Resources to promote mental wellness in the Hispanic community
How To Prep A Mental Health First Aid Kit
Your mental health matters—just like your physical health! In our latest blog, we’re sharing tips on creating a Mental Health First Aid Kit designed specifically for teens. From stress-relief tools to grounding techniques, this kit helps you take care of yourself when things get tough.
Adolescent Sleep Tips: How Much Do Teens Really Need?
Did you know teens need 8-10 hours of sleep each night, yet most don’t get enough? Parents, setting healthy sleep boundaries (like no phones in bedrooms!) and modeling good habits can go a long way. Remember, sleep is crucial for your teen’s development and well-being. Let’s make sleep a priority this school year!
Parents Under Pressure
Turns out many parents and caregivers are feeling pressure to push down on them on a regular basis. So much so that the U.S. Surgeon General put out an Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents. The U.S. Surgeon General offers a snapshot of the stressors that parents and caregivers face on a regular basis. If you are a parent or caregiver, how much of this resonates with you?
How To Talk About School Shootings With Your Children
Children and adolescents mostly perceive schools as safe places, so learning about school shootings can trigger anxiety. Although active shooter drills are meant to prepare children for such incidents, participating in them can be extremely stressful. The good news is that there are ways that parents and caregivers can help children cope with the trauma of gun violence.