Dr. Stephanie Eken, Rogers’ regional medical director, helps us understand the short and long-term effects of bullying.
Suicide is the second leading cause of death in young people today—more than homicide, more than overdoses, more than cancer. In today’s blog we discuss…
Growing up, Dylan seemed to be on the right track with good grades and lots of friends, but by the end of middle school, he…
What qualifies as panic disorder? Does having a panic attack mean you have panic disorder? What does a panic attack feel like?
The drive for success is affecting children at an increasingly early age with young people feeling the pressure to achieve better grades, excel on standardized…
Skin picking and hair pulling can be signs of very serious disorders. The habits are an effort to alleviate stress, escape from anxiety, attempt to…
Do you remember how you felt when you first started attending school? How about when you transitioned to high school? For some students, that stress…
School can be a stressful time for children and teens, and kids experience stress at increased levels for a variety of reasons. Anxiety is something…
The practice of “mindfulness” is becoming more commonplace as part of mental health treatment as research demonstrates that mindfulness helps reduce anxiety and depression.
Every day teachers, guidance counselors, and school social workers encounter students struggling with anxiety. We discuss the warning signs and how educators and parents can…
