Physical activity and Mental Health
Physical activity is beneficial for our overall health including our mental health. A link between physical activity and depression risk in adults has been identified…
Staying Connected During COVID-19
Working from home may be stressful, parents who have young children trying to navigate online learning may be overwhelmed, and an overall sense of not having control and knowing when this will end can really take a toll on a person.
We live in a time of technology, which has helped us to stay connected and now more than ever technology is a beneficial tool in helping us stay connected.
Here are some ideas to help maintain a feeling of connectedness:
Coronavirus — How we are protecting our patients
Due to the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), for everyone’s safety, if you have any of the following symptoms please do not come to the office. You should also immediately contact your healthcare provider if you are experiencing:
• Fever
• Cough
• Weakness
• Headache
• If you have had recent travel to China, Italy, Iran or any other European countries, please let us know as well.
We are now offering our patients the option of video/phone sessions. If you are interested, please speak to the front desk to set this up.
Discovering Your Strong-willed Child’s Temperament
Children do not come with an instructional guide or a warning label stating you will be raising a strong willed child. No one is able to predict what kind of temperament a child will have until the child begins to grow and the child’s temperament begins to emerge. Every child has their own unique temperaments or inborn style of behaving.
Understanding Strong-Willed Children
Do you sometimes question whether your child’s behavior is normal? Have you ever felt you’ve done something to cause your child’s behavior? You’ll be relieved to hear that most of the times, it is not the parents fault. Most of the time, the child is just being themselves. What the real issue has to do with is not having a good match between the child’s temperament and the parents discipline methods.
Three ways Depression Affects Your Thinking
When thinking about depression, one might think of feelings of sadness or hopelessness. However, when depressed, a person’s cognitive abilities are affected. Depression affects your cognitive abilities making even the simplest task seem impossible.
Five Signs of a Traumatic Brain Injury
Symptoms of a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (MTBI) or concussion can take a few days to a few weeks to be noticed, especially if you are addressing other physical issues. At the time of the injury you “walked it off” but later continued to have some lingering symptoms. Here are some common symptoms to be mindful of after an injury:
5 Myths and Facts about ADHD
There are a lot of misconceptions regarding ADHD. Because of these misconceptions, those who have been diagnosed with the disorder are often judged and unfairly labeled as lazy.
Five Suggestions to Promote Good Study Habits
Many children who have been diagnosed with ADHD have poor executive functioning skills, therefore studying can be a challenge. Utilizing these five suggestions in promoting good study habits can help your child get the most out of school.
What Science Tells Us About Preventing Dementia
There are no instant, miracle cures. But recent studies suggest we have more control over our cognitive health than we might think. It just takes some effort.
