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Managing Social Pressures: A Blueprint for Your Child’s Social Life
For many children, returning to school can be a mix of emotions, from excitement to nervousness, especially when thinking about fitting in and making friends. Social pressure and peer relationships impact school life and can sometimes feel difficult and overwhelming to navigate. Here are some ways your child can manage the effects of social pressure,…
Read MorePawsitive Impact: How Pets Help Support Our Mental Health
Are you considering getting a pet? If not, well, you might want to! An American Psychiatric Association Healthy Minds Monthly poll found that 86% of pet owners said their pets have a mostly positive impact on their mental health. While owning a pet comes with great responsibility, like dedicating time for daily walks, grooming, and…
Read MoreSkills, Confidence & Success: How Extracurricular Activities Support Youth Mental Health
As school-based therapists, we often encourage youth to participate in extracurricular activities that help create a healthy mental state. In the bustling world of academics and social media, it’s easy to overlook the importance of after-school activities for kids. Whether it is joining a sports team, participating in a drama club or volunteering, these activities…
Read MoreThree Tips Employees Can Focus on to Improve Their Health and Fitness
Mental health and physical health are closely interconnected, with each one impacting the other. When an individual is physically healthy, they are more likely to experience positive mental health outcomes. Likewise, when someone is mentally healthy, they are more likely to engage in behaviors that promote physical health. Three tips that employees can focus on…
Read MoreTwo Paths, One Purpose: The Journey to Becoming a CHRIS 180 Foster Parent
Two CHRIS 180 families who initially set out on the path of adoption found themselves opening their minds to the possibility of foster care. Both families shared their unique journeys and personal experiences providing foster care to children in need with the support of CHRIS 180. Alisa Oliver always dreamed of adopting children but was…
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