Parenting Concerns

Getting to the Finish Line: Will You Choose Endurance or Resilience?

It’s probably safe to say that 2020 has taken quite a toll on many of us. This has resulted in a number of reactions, particularly in our mental health. That being said, now that we have made it to 2021, despite the rollout of vaccinations, we continue in our new and modified routines built to cope with the ongoing impact of the pandemic.

CBT Snapshot: Using Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Eating Disorders

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a special kind of talk therapy that can be used to help with mental health challenges. In this CBT Snapshot series, Dr. Ellen Braaten gives a glimpse of what it looks like to use CBT for a range of mental and behavioral health disorders.

How Do We Heal From Here? A Guide for Families and Our Nation

I cannot think of a time in recent history when our nation was more polarized, and resentment and anger so pervasive. One thing we know, though, is that our kids and teens are watching, picking up on, and asking questions about the intensity of it all. There are calls for unity and healing almost everywhere we turn.

The Challenges of First-Generation College Students

This post on first-generation students is one in a series on college student mental health.

International College Students: Challenges and Solutions

This post is one of a four-part series on college student mental health.

9 Self-Care Tips for Teachers

Download “Self-Care Tips for Educators” – perfect for posting in your school or classroom!

Since COVID-19, teachers have continued to feel additional pressures on top of their already demanding work lives: 

Being responsible for teaching and emotionally supp

LGBTQ Students in College: Fostering Inclusion, Acceptance, and Safety

This post is one of a four-part series on college student mental health.

College Students of Color: Overcoming Racial Disparities and Discrimination

This post is one of a four-part series on college student mental health.

Support Kids and Teens Following the Riot In Our Nation’s Capitol

The images of chaos and violence in our nation’s Capitol that many children and teens have been seeing in the media have been disturbing and scary.

CBT Snapshot: Using Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Depression

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a special kind of talk therapy that can be used to help with mental health challenges. In this CBT Snapshot series, Dr. Ellen Braaten gives a glimpse of what it looks like to use CBT for a range of mental and behavioral health disorders.