Summer is finally here! The mental health community tends to see a decrease in mental health issues during the summer. Research indicates that rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide decline during the summer months. These rates increase quickly during the fall months as we head into the seasonal affective disorder months. It is unclear if … Continue reading ADHD and Summer
Covid 19 has taken a lot from people. The class of 2020 is no exception. Spring ushers in a time of new beginnings. A time of transition. A time of hope. Each spring thousands of seniors look forward to a huge accomplishment and rite of passage: high school graduation. Graduation pictures are taken in the … Continue reading Graduation During COVID-19
Depression for teenagers is skyrocketing during the pandemic. This makes sense when we look at the developmental milestones of adolescences. Socialization, a need for independence, and beginning to find self-identity are three big components of adolescences. It’s not surprising that the loss of social interaction is wrecking havoc on teenagers. Signs of Teenage Depression If … Continue reading Teenage Depression During COVID19
