Many schools in western North Carolina have yet to resume normal operations because of extensive damage that Hurricane Helene caused three weeks ago. Some places, though, educators and volunteers have ...

When a child is hospitalized, it's often one of the most stressful things their family has ever faced. These strategies can ...

UNDER CONTROL. WELL, FRIDAY STORM WAS TRAUMATIC FOR ALL OF US, BUT ESPECIALLY FOR CHILDREN. THEY PRACTICE SAFETY DRILLS AT SCHOOL EVERY YEAR, BUT MOST HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THE REAL THING. KETV ...

One Benton Harbor nonprofit is helping young children learn emotional regulation, empathy, and coping skills.The goal of the ...

When life gets overwhelming, everyone develops ways to manage difficult feelings and stressful situations. These strategies often help us regain a sense of control, even if we aren’t fully aware of ...

DEVASTATING SCENES OUT OF THE LOS ANGELES AREA AS WILDFIRES CONTINUE TO BURN TONIGHT. BEYOND THE ECONOMIC IMPACT, DISASTERS LIKE THIS CAN LEAD TO A SERIOUS INCREASE IN MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS. HERE TO ...

Avon Lake resident and author Emily Capuria self-published her children’s book, “Riley’s Remarkable Rollercoaster Ride,” in October 2024. Capuria, who started out as a licensed therapist, now speaks ...

You can use coping mechanisms to manage stress and improve your overall well-being. Try adaptive coping, which includes problem-solving, social support, and finding meaning in stress. Maladaptive ...

A persons past trauma history can change how a person experiences life after a trauma. Trauma can lead to addiction, anxiety, dysfunctional relationships, and a host of other problems in ones life. I ...

Raising a child is incredibly rewarding, but it can also be challenging, especially when it comes to understanding what they’re truly feeling. After all, children are constantly learning, growing and ...