by Dan DeMarle | Dec 11, 2024 | Classroom, Mental Health
“Eleven-year-old Carlos is buckling under pressure. The sixth-grader at Lilla G. Frederick Middle School in Dorchester, Massachusetts, is the lead in his school play, acting as the young Siddharta Gautama, who is struggling with leaving his palace before he...
by Dan DeMarle | Dec 7, 2024 | Exercise/health, Mental Health
“It’s new news; it’s old news; it’s news that can never be repeated too often: spending time in nature reduces emotional distress among troubled 10 to 12-year-olds. The Canadian researchers behind the new study say their findings suggest that an inexpensive...
by Dan DeMarle | Dec 7, 2024 | Exercise/health, Mental Health
As new social spaces replace the pubs and bingo halls of yore, groups focused around physical activities offer a laid-back way to connect. “When Elliott Blackmore discovered Mental Health Swims, it felt like home. Swimming and paddleboarding alone had felt...
by Dan DeMarle | Dec 3, 2024 | Emotional Disturbance, Mental Health
Learn about youth suicide, the effects of technology and the pandemic on the developing brain, and tips for supporting the mental health of...
by Dan DeMarle | Dec 3, 2024 | Emotional Disturbance, Mental Health
Got 60 seconds? Take a mental health minute to learn about stress and anxiety in...
by Dan DeMarle | Nov 17, 2024 | Emotional Disturbance, Mental Health
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) has developed a Family Resource Toolkit to provide guidance and resources for parents with concerns about their child’s behavior or development. The toolkit provides: Resources with tips and suggestions to support the...
