October 10th is World Mental Health Day. This year, the focus is on mental health at work. Where we work can really affect how we think, feel, and show up for our family. Many people spend about 8 hours a day at their job–and for parents, that work continues at home.

Balancing work and home can be tough. Dealing with a sleepless night or managing a tween’s attitude may be hard to shake off and leave behind. Stress at home can make those long workdays even harder! 

for a term paper, order holiday gifts, FaceTime a loved one, or check the news. Humans today now have more power at our fingertips than was ever thought possible.

Early intervention — it’s a common phrase in the education world, but what is it exactly and how can you ensure your students have access to it when necessary?

In 2020, children between 5 and 11 years old saw a 24% increase in mental health-related emergency room visits, while 12-17-year-olds saw an increase of over 30%. Early intervention —from suicide prevention all the way down to social-emotional skill building— is an excellent way to support child health before the breaking point. 

Children can develop the same mental health conditions as adults, but their symptoms may be different.

Mental health is important to overall health at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.