Category Archives: Mental Health
April is National Autism Awareness Month
Did you know an estimated 1 out of 54 boys and 1 in 252 girls are diagnosed with autism in the United States every year? Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of … Continue reading
September is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Month!
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) is the most commonly diagnosed disorder of childhood, estimated to affect 3-5% of school-age children, and occurring three times more often in boys than in girls. It is estimated that, on average, about one child … Continue reading
LGB Best Practices
Rejection. Exclusion. Stigmatization. Discrimination. Harassment. These are what many lesbian, gay and bisexual adolescents face every day. On top of the anxiety of ‘being discovered,’ they often deal with threats to their personal security and social well-being. The result can … Continue reading
Autism CE Courses for Autism Awareness Month
$99.95 Growing Up with Autism: Working with School-Age Children and Adolescents This course is for professionals working with school-age children with autism and their families in preparation for the transition to adulthood. The core features of autism are described, and … Continue reading
April is Autism Awareness Month
The demands of living with a person with autism are great, and families frequently experience high levels of stress. Recognizing and preparing for the challenges that are in store will make a tremendous difference to all involved, including parents, siblings, … Continue reading
Study: 911 Dispatchers Experience PTSD Symptoms Too
Thinkstock / Getty Images It’s not just those on the front lines of disaster or war who are at risk for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a new study finds. Emergency dispatchers who respond to 911 calls also suffer a mental … Continue reading
10 Great Tips for Healthy Aging Month
10 Tips for September is Healthy Aging Month A repost from Healthy Aging Month Magazine By Healthy Aging Admin Published 09/1/2011 September is Healthy Aging� Month Rating: Unrated 10 Tips for September is Healthy Aging Month: Re-Invent Yourself Think it’s too … Continue reading
It’s America’s Birthday. Let’s Celebrate the Lives of Historic Figures in Medicine!
Did you know that one hundred years ago people were only living until their late 40s? Today the average life expectancy of an American is mid-seventies. America has produced some of the major contributors of medicine throughout our great history. … Continue reading
Honor Our Soldiers with a Red Poppy on Memorial Day
We all have a relative or friend who fought for our country and have passed. Memorial Day is the time to remember those soldiers who fought and continue to fight so hard for our freedom. Memorial Day over the years … Continue reading
