A new school year can bring excitement, new opportunities, and significant changes to a child’s daily routine. New teachers, academic expectations, friendships, transportation schedules, and extracurricular activities can be stressful, even for children who usually adjust well. Some nervousness during the first few weeks of school is normal. However, persistent changes in your child’s emotions, behavior, sleep, school attendance, or ability to function may indicate that addit

Taking care of your mental health is as important as maintaining your physical health. Annual mental health checkups can help identify...

When was the last time you had your mental health checked? Just as we schedule annual physical exams to ensure our bodies are healthy,...