What You Should Know About Social Anxiety Disorder
Whether you have always been prone to social anxiety or only recently developed the condition, you know the feelings of intense fear, worry, embarrassment, humiliation, or agitation that come with it. You may have had to bow out of social functions, such as a child’s high school graduation, a grandchild’s school play, or meeting friends at the movies. Social anxiety disorder disrupts relationships and daily activities. The good news? You can overcome the symptoms of social anxiety. What is social anxiety disorder? Social [...]
Frequently Asked Questions About Anxiety In Teens
Do you have an anxious teenager? Here are some frequently asked questions about anxiety in teens, from a Christian counselor in California. What is normal anxiety in teens, and what is not? Anxiety is a common human response to stress that serves as a built-in warning system to help you identify potential threats, increase your alertness, and give you a boost of energy that enables you to react faster in an emergency. Its purpose is to capture your attention and spur you on to [...]
Mental Health Challenges Frequently Seen in Children
Mental health challenges in children are quite common. According to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health), one out of every six children in the U.S. ages 6-17 will at some point experience a mental health disorder. In general, mental health challenges in children are defined as delays or interruptions in the development of age-appropriate thinking, social skills, or the ability to regulate emotions, which in turn harms the child’s ability to function appropriately at home, in school, or in other social situations such as [...]
Help for the Single Mom: Finding Support from a Christian Counselor
Life as a single mom can feel overwhelming, scary, and exhausting. There are bills to pay, children to raise, meals to cook, tears to wipe (sometimes even your own), and little time to breathe. You love your children deeply, but some days you feel like the weight of it all is pressing down, relentlessly, on your shoulders. You want to be everything they need, but you are running on empty (and it’s not even 9 am). Who You Are as a Single Mom From [...]
Signs of Bipolar Disorder in Teens
You take a good look at your kid. You remember the teen years well. The rebellious stages, the moodiness, and the drama. But when is it more than that? Maybe you have suspected for a while that your child’s mood swings are more severe. Or perhaps your child was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Educating yourself is the first step in helping with bipolar disorder in teens. Identifying Bipolar Disorder in Teens The signs of bipolar disorder in teens can mirror other emotional [...]
What to Expect From Early Onset Dementia to the Final Stages
Getting the news that a loved one has early-onset dementia is a life-changing moment. Whether the diagnosis comes suddenly or after a period of uncertainty, it’s a lot to take in. If you’re a family member of someone who was just diagnosed with early-onset dementia, you’re likely wondering where to begin. You probably feel overwhelmed, fearful, or confused about what this diagnosis means for the future. Dementia is a progressive disease, meaning it will worsen over time. As you go through it, you [...]