Managing Mental Health During the Holidays Ahhh…the holidays. The most wonderful time of the year. Food, friends, family…anxiety. It may come as a surprise, but the holidays can be one of the most stressful times of the year, especially for our children. But don’t worry, here are a few tips …
Without a doubt, we know our community faces trauma from increased violence, especially amongst our youth. For a lot of adolescents and teens in our area, many have seen this violence first-hand or have been affected by violence, either in the loss of a loved one or friend. Experiencing violence …
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Mental Health in Childhood Raising a child can be challenging. Even under the best circumstances, their behaviors and emotions can change frequently and rapidly. All children are sad, anxious, irritable, or aggressive at times, or they occasionally find it challenging to sit still, pay attention, or interact with others. In …
Understanding teen depression Teenagers already face a tough time. Depression can make these years even harder and it’s more common than you think. One in five adolescents will suffer from depression at some point during their teen years. Luckily it’s very treatable, as long as they receive the help they …
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In a perfect world, we want our children to be happy and carefree. We want them to go about their days without without having to deal with stress. But stress is a function of the demands that are placed on us and our ability to meet them. Children and adults …
According to a new survey published this month, nearly 50 percent of parents say their kid’s mental health has worsened since the summer. This finding is part of a survey published by ParentsTogether, a national parent-led non-profit with more than 2 million members, to see how families are coping throughout …
The start of a new school year always brings about change, and students respond to those changes with a range of feelings. From eager excitement to eagerness to sadness and dread, every child responds differently in times of change. But the start of the 2020 school year in particular will …
At Alta Care Group, we care about racism and the impact it has on the children of the Valley. We are working to examine systemic racism and racial bias through the lens of those most affected by it so that we can begin to bring about change. This blog post …
We are certainly living in strange times. None of this was expected. In the midst of a crisis such as this, it is easy to forget about your mental health. But in reality, you are probably under more stress than ever before, and actions to promote positive mental health are …
The coronavirus is all anyone is talking about these days, and with good reason. The sheer amount of closings and cancelations is unprecedented in recent memory. With all that parents are worrying about when it comes to this virus, kids may be left in the dark, hearing only bits and …
At Alta Behavioral Healthcare, our entire staff is trained in Trauma-Informed Care (TIC). From our counselors to our maintenance staff, each and every person in our building and on our payroll receives the training necessary to recognize and address the dangers of trauma. But why? Why have we devoted so …
It’s inevitable, children go through stages. The ‘eat everything’ stage. The ‘Pokémon’ stage. The ‘Polly Pocket’ stage. The ‘my parents aren’t cool’ stage. The ‘end every sentence with ‘bro’ stage. Any parent is probably familiar with a couple if not all of these stages. When your teenager starts rolling their …
Suicide has no one, singular cause. The factors that influence suicide are numerous and diverse. Two different cases may have no overlap in their motivation and contributing elements. Remaining vigilant in preventing suicide requires that one be aware of many factors that may overlap, intertwine and hide amongst others. If …