Tag Archives: teens

My son stresses over getting A’s at school…Should I be worried?

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

As I read last week’s blog Education week and Mental Health week: I see the connection, I feel Paula’s struggles with her young daughter and the stress she has about school. This reminds me of a documentary I recently watched … Continue reading →

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Rebellious Behaviour from an Adolescent with a Developmental Disability

Posted on October 11, 2012 by

“I don’t want to go to summer camp this year! I hate summer camp!  You can’t make me go!”  The frustrated and confused mother can’t understand why her 15-year old daughter is being so difficult.  She has gone every other year.  … Continue reading →

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Doors Wide Open: A Parent’s Perspective of Mental Illness

Posted on October 4, 2012 by

Although we are starting to hear more and more about mental health, there is still not enough information available to parents when they need it the most. None of us wants to be the parent that needs these resources for … Continue reading →

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Do teens really need a caffeine buzz?

Posted on September 13, 2012 by

I do love good coffee, and probably will always enjoy the smell of it brewing.  However, these days I only have it a couple of times a week and it’s often decaffeinated. I gave up having coffee every day because … Continue reading →

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Identify psychosis early – Open the door to tomorrow

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

Mental health is becoming more and more of a hot topic these days, which, from a health perspective, is a great thing. Let’s face it, it’s not an easy topic to discuss, but the stigma associated with it is a … Continue reading →

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