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What the Different Types of Depression Look Like
INTRODUCTION What does depression look like? Depression can affect anyone from children to adolescents to adults. Depression in children can look like a variety of things and this post will discuss those symptoms. I will be writing about what four different types of depression that are in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders…
Top five lessons I learned being a therapist
INTRODUCTION I have been a therapist now for eight years. Throughout that time I have learned a lot. These are the top five lessons I have learned. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. This means that if you make a purchase through one of my links I earn a small commission, at no additional…
Living with Bipolar Disorder: Symptoms and Treatment
When gathering the mental health history of a family I am starting to work with, there are always a few that say there is a history of (diagnosed or undiagnosed) someone living with bipolar. This post talks about Bipolar 1 and Bipolar 2 disorder. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. This means that if…
Emotional Flooding in Children: A Stress Response
Emotional flooding happens when our stress response gets triggered by a perceived threat or stressor. For children, this emotional flood can seem to come out of nowhere and be difficult to control. Key notes Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. This means that if you make a purchase through one of my links I…
Motor and Tic Disorders: What do they look like?
INTRODUCTION Welcome back to the DSM series. This is a continuation of our post regarding neurodevelopmental disorders. In this post, I will talk about the last four disorders in this classification that involve motor and tic disorders. I will not write about Autism Spectrum Disorder or ADHD as those will be a separate post. You…
The Neurodevelopmental Disorders You May Not Know
INTRODUCTION The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) was created by the American Psychiatric Association as a way to classify mental health conditions. The manual is over 800 pages long which can be overwhelming and confusing for those trying to read it. In this blog series, I will be breaking down the classifications…
Why You Get SAD in the Winter Season
INTRODUCTION SAD or Seasonal Affective Disorder occurs for millions. It is something that can happen every year either in the winter or in the summer. Here are the symptoms of SAD and ways to treat it. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. This means that if you make a purchase through one of my links…
Helping a Kid Manage Their Anxiety in Healthy Ways
Everyone experiences anxiety, including children. Worry and anxiety are part of our stress response. It can be helpful, but sometimes that anxiety can become too much. This post talks about the different types of anxiety, what it may look like for children and how to help children manage their anxiety in healthy ways. Disclosure: This…
Simple Every Day Stress Relief Strategies for Kids
Every day stress is something everyone experiences. Some stress can be beneficial. Stress can motivate us to study for a test or make sure we leave our house on time for school, work or appointments. However, when that stress makes it to where you cannot function, then it becomes a problem. Here are some simple…
Fall Self-Care: 10 Fun Activities for All Ages
INTRODUCTION Fall is here! This is my favorite time of year. At least until after Halloween. Then the stress that comes with the rest of the holidays hits. With the whirlwind of family obligations and activities, I have to make a conscious effort to do things that I enjoy and find relaxing. Here are 10…
