By Nicole Houck It’s that time of year again! Whether your kids, siblings, friends, or you yourself are doing it, it’s time to get back to school. Some parents or caregivers reading this just let out a sigh of relief. Others are worried about the new classmates, new teacher, or being apart from their child for longer periods of time. Or, maybe you yourself are a student. Back to school can be exciting, challenging, realigning, stressful, or all of the above. Let’s read more about what back to...

By Nicole Houck Mental health and associated struggles are not one-size-fits all, especially when it comes to age. There are various ways that age and psychology interact. For example, there are certain disorders that can only be diagnosed after a person has reached a specific age. There is even an entire field of psychology dedicated to understanding how we grow and change throughout life: Lifespan development. If you want to learn more about how our psychology can change at different ages,...

By Nicole Houck In honor of Memorial Day, we’re going to learn a bit more about veteran mental health. You may have heard some things about veterans and things like PTSD and depression, and you might also have other preconceived notions. Let’s gain some clarity and deeper understanding about the ways in which serving in the military impacts mental health. Statistics According to Mission Roll Call, the most common mental health disorders among military personnel and veterans include: Anxiety...