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your kid’s mentalhealth
Nanci Stafford Nanci Stafford

your kid’s mentalhealth

Mental health is crucial for adolescents and children, as it impacts their thinking, feelings, and actions. Providing reliable mental health care can improve social skills, academic performance, and overall well-being. During school transitions, it is essential to establish a supportive environment, identify adjustment issues, and teach coping mechanisms for stress. Providing comfort and support can help children feel secure and understood. Addressing issues with school and peers is crucial for mental health. Recognizing troublesome signs, developing social skills, and providing academic support can help. Providing support through strong connections, setting reasonable expectations, and focusing on children's needs can demonstrate concern for their well-being. Collaboration between parents, schools, and mental health professionals is essential for providing mental health services.

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Do you dissociate?
Nanci Stafford Nanci Stafford

Do you dissociate?

Dissociation is a mental process that involves disconnecting from your own thoughts, feelings, memories, or personal identity, often in response to a traumatic event.

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