When temperatures go up, so can tempers—especially in kids. If your child seems extra cranky and active during a heat wave, it’s not just about a melted popsicle or too much sun. Heatwaves can significantly impact children’s mental health, changing their mood, sleep, and behaviors. As their … [Read more...]

Awareness of mental health symptoms and openness to discussing treatment options has come a long way in the last few decades. In today’s digital world, it is not uncommon for teens to diagnose themselves with a mental health disorder, sometimes with the help of sources that are not always reliable, … [Read more...]

First, Care for Yourself On an airplane, an oxygen mask descends in front of you. What do you do? As we all know, the first rule is to put on your own oxygen mask before you assist anyone else. Only when we first help ourselves can we effectively help others. Caring for yourself is one of the most … [Read more...]

Caring for a loved one strains even the most resilient people. If you're a caregiver, take steps to preserve your own health and well-being. By Mayo Clinic Staff As the population ages, more people are doing caregiving. About 1 in 3 adults in the United States is an informal or family … [Read more...]