Mental Health

Kids’ emotions are all over the place, a lot like their toys. From one minute to the next you don’t know what emotion is going to show up, or when one will surface without warning

The school environment can be an exciting place for growth and learning, but for many students, it can also trigger overwhelming feelings of anxiety. From academic pressure to social challenges, the daily demands of education can weigh heavily on a child’s mental health.

It’s often said that finding a mental health professional is a little like dating. You don’t just settle on the first person who comes along. You explore your options. See several people. Read their reviews on Yelp.

Twenty years ago, schools weren’t thinking so much about their student’s mental health. Sure, a child experiencing challenges would be looked after. The student body? It was widely assumed that kids with no outward signs of stress were doing fine.

Over the last several decades, mental health has become more of a priority throughout society. While it was once an ignored facet of health, it has become an important aspect in the personal, social, professional, and educational lives of most people