Growing up is hard for just about every kid. But it can be particularly hard if you are LGBTQ+. School can be especially tricky to navigate, as these youths face unique challenges. Here are some of the most common issues LGBTQ+ students experience in school:...
Your nervous system runs and powers every organ and every other system, from your brain to your digestion, breathing and beyond. But what many people don’t consider is that the natural aging process, toxins and diseases can damage your nervous system, and therefor your overall...
For many of us, spending time with family during the holidays is something straight out of a Hallmark movie with days filled with comfort and joy. But for others, the holidays with family are scarier than Halloween. From the stress of traveling to the pressure...
Falling in love is amazing. You and the other person talk on the phone for hours, complete each other’s sentences, and give each other butterflies when you see each other in person. Life feels perfect. Could this special someone be “the one?” Well, before you...
At some point in our lives, most of us will experience anxiety. It’s actually a natural reaction to many stressors such as starting a new job, taking final exams, and becoming a new parent. Now for many people, the anxiety will subside once the stressor...
Your child has trouble paying attention in school, is restless/fidgety or constantly daydreams. Is this behavior normal developmentally, or is there something deeper occurring? The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition Revised (DSM-V TR) describes Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as a “...