Students are suffering from various mental health issues, yet research shows that students, especially adolescents, receive lower amounts of mental health support than their older counterparts. To help expand help and support to children, Reps. Marie Newman (D-IL) and Chris Stewart (R-UT) have created the Student Mental Health Helpline Act. This bill would create aContinueContinue reading “What is the Student Mental Health Helpline Act?”
Category Archives: Mental Health
What is the Minds Act?
It’s no secret that the pandemic had a detrimental effect on mental health, especially for children. However, before the pandemic, 1 billion people worldwide experienced mental health or substance use disorders. Two-thirds of the world’s children live in states affected by conflict, posing a substantial risk to the next generation’s long-term psychological and physical healthContinueContinue reading “What is the Minds Act?”
Children’s Mental Health Crisis: Solutions and Support
Nationally we’ve been enduring a children’s mental health crisis for quite some time now. As of mid-2021, the American Academy of Pediatrics(AAP), American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP), and Children’s Hospital Association officially declared children’s mental health a national emergency, referencing the Pandemic as serious support to the crisis. These organizations are urgingContinueContinue reading “Children’s Mental Health Crisis: Solutions and Support”
How Grounding Enhances Well-Being: A Scientific Explanation
Grounding or earthing is when you walk barefoot on the earth (typically grass) and can actually have a lot of mental health benefits. But before I get into the benefits of grounding I want to explain the science behind it. Essentially, when you walk barefoot on the earth or are in bodily contact with theContinueContinue reading “How Grounding Enhances Well-Being: A Scientific Explanation”
The Benefits of Meditation for Children’s Mental Health
We’ve all heard of the excellent benefits of meditation; yet, the benefits have primarily been centered around adult demographics. Meditation unsurprisingly extends its benefits even to children. Before I get into the benefits of meditation for children, I will get into its importance, especially as we face a mental health crisis for younger demographics worldwide.ContinueContinue reading “The Benefits of Meditation for Children’s Mental Health”
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