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Mental Health, Parenting, Anxiety Ellen Hallsworth, Director Mental Health, Parenting, Anxiety Ellen Hallsworth, Director

Parents Under Pressure

Turns out many parents and caregivers are feeling pressure to push down on them on a regular basis. So much so that the U.S. Surgeon General put out an Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents. The U.S. Surgeon General offers a snapshot of the stressors that parents and caregivers face on a regular basis. If you are a parent or caregiver, how much of this resonates with you?

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School, Mental Health, Teens Ellen Hallsworth, Director School, Mental Health, Teens Ellen Hallsworth, Director

How To Talk About School Shootings With Your Children

Children and adolescents mostly perceive schools as safe places, so learning about school shootings can trigger anxiety.  Although active shooter drills are meant to prepare children for such incidents, participating in them can be extremely stressful. The good news is that there are ways that parents and caregivers can help children cope with the trauma of gun violence. 

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