FREE GUIDE: Helping your child transition back to school
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National School Counseling Week is Feb 1-5, 2021
The first week of February is traditionally recognized as National School Counseling week here in the United States. The purpose of this week is to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. National [...]
Mental health resolutions for 2021
Improve your mental health in 2021 by setting realistic goals It’s pretty common in the New Year for people to set well-intentioned “resolutions” for the purpose of self-improvement. The most popular examples of these being extreme diets, intense work-out regimens, [...]
Holiday stress and depression during a pandemic
How the pandemic is affecting the holidays The normal holiday stressors are being exacerbated in 2020, thanks to feelings that have become all-too-familiar in the last eight months – heightened levels of fear, anxiety, disappointment, and grief. While some are [...]
10 ways to reduce stress during virtual learning
TURN OFF PHONES AND ELECTRONICS Email, text and app notifications are distractions that undermine learning. The Journal of Educational Psychology found that students who tried to divide their attention between lectures and smartphones had lower test scores and poor retention [...]
Social & Emotional Development: Mental Health in a COVID World
Oasis: The Center for Mental Health and Annapolis Pediatrics come together for this webinar to provide tips and advice for children and families regarding learning preparation and mental health in a COVID world. This event was recorded live on 8.11.20. [...]
Helping your kids manage stress and anxiety during COVID-19
The start of the school year has always been an anxious time for our children. Now, more than ever, there is concern and worry about what is (and isn’t) happening for children as the school year gets underway. The decision [...]
Chronic Insomnia: When sleeplessness becomes a health concern
It’s no surprise many patients have reported an upswing in sleep issues since early March. Between the stress of the pandemic for those locked down at home to the heroes out on the front lines working everyday, the world has [...]
Applying the parent-before-child oxygen mask analogy
Have you ever wondered why flight attendants always tell parents to help themselves, first, in the event of an emergency? To a parent, this directive might feel startlingly selfish and counter-intuitive. However, there is a logical explanation as to why [...]
Information about virtual AA meetings, online addiction support during COVID-19
Updated 7/10/2020 There are many virtual options now in place for individuals who need help and support for alcohol and controlled substance addictions. Use the links below to get connected with group meetings via Zoom and other online chat rooms [...]