Your child’s mental health can’t wait. Prior to the COVID-19 public health emergency, as many as 1 in 6 U.S. children between the ages of 6 and 17 had a treatable mental health disorder. Additional stressors, such as lack of routine and virtual learning, created a surge of anxiety and depression in
Mental health plays a critical role in the overall health and well-being of children. With Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), children have coverage for mental health services (including behavioral health) necessary to prevent, diagnose, and treat a broad range of mental he
Do you have trouble in the dating world? Do you just wish you could find your perfect someone without all the complications of dating? Well… good luck with that! … Just kidding. The dating scene can become frustrating for all of us who’ve had our fair share of bad dates. So, maybe you just need a bi
Have you been feeling irritable lately? Maybe you are even holding back your tears or have had to run to the bathroom to cry. It’s okay. Most of us have experienced bad days. We hope this video makes you feel better, even if it's just a little :) Writer: Sara Del Villar Script Editor: Caitlin McC
Have you ever asked a question that just made everyone feel awkward and uncomfortable? Sometimes, you might not be aware of what you say and end up overstepping or offending the people around you. There are questions you may ask others or even yourself that don’t really help your situation and may e
A key component of depression is feeling significantly sad and down. As such, if you have been smiling often, other people may not have suspected that you may be struggling with depression— and you may not have realized it, either. Even if you have been smiling and acting cheerful, have you also b
Is your mental health taking time for the worse? Have you been experiencing self destructive thoughts or habits? Do you feel you have no more control over your thoughts? Maybe it's time to consider trying therapy. Although therapy often has a social stigma, we encourage the Psych2Go community to rec
Do you struggle with depression? If so, do you have trouble describing it to other people? Do you ever feel like no matter what you say, they’ll just brush it off as a rough week or down period? Whether you’re coping with depression yourself or wanting to learn more about its symptoms, these a few t
If you're looking for a deep dive into the correlation between adult ADHD and childhood trauma, then this video could be for you. In this video, we talk about adverse childhood experiences and the brain. We also discuss the potential ways in which childhood trauma may contribute to the manifestatio
Are you a high achiever? How dedicated are you to reaching success? By pushing ourselves beyond our limit, we may pick up a couple of not-so-healthy habits and practices along the way. But by acknowledging them and understanding their consequences, we can use what we know to help change any harmful
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (or ADHD, for short) is a condition that affects your focus. It can make focusing on everyday tasks and routines challenging. For years, people with ADHD were labeled as lazy, procrastinators, flaky, or irresponsible. These labels only produced shame and prev
In a previous video, we talked about dissociation. Dissociation is a defense mechanism where we unconsciously push away conflicting or threatening emotions from our subconscious mind. It’s a form of compartmentalizing your feelings so that you do not have to deal with them. Today, let's dive deeper
