When you are dealing with the pain of grief from the loss of a loved one, we encourage you to reach out to a local support group, confide in close friends or family, or seek counseling. No one should have to feel disabled by their grief. You CAN find support while coping with loss.
It’s the beginning of August, and that means it’s back to school time! Whether your child is excited about school or has some anxiety around going back to school, we’re here to talk about how to help your child with separation anxiety as they get back into the routine of things.
It’s back to school time, and many of us are sending our kids off with backpacks stuffed to the brim. It seems to be a little more somber drop-off, as we listen to news stories about the recent mass shootings in Texas and Ohio. We are left wondering how we process such events? And do we talk to our children about these events as they head into a new school year?
You’ve heard of social anxiety disorder, but did you know that social media use can also have negative effects on certain anxiety disorders?
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How much social media is too much? The use of social media, like Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat, or Twitter has become overwhelmingly popular in modern communication. So much so, that the question of how much time is “too much” time on social media is being asked by many.
It’s finally July here in Phoenix and that means it’s H-O-T! We have surpassed the 100-degree weather, and are well into regular days at 110 and 111.
So how does this heat affect our brains or moods psychologically? Dr. Melissa Estavillo sits down with Arizona’s ABC 15 to discuss the intense heat!
Arizona ABC 15 interview with Dr. Melissa Estavillo