Parenting is stressful. In this 6-minute guided meditation, psychologist Dr. Andrew Kahn helps you calm your mind and body so you can respond to your child more effectively. This is the last episode of “What Now? A Parent’s Guide to Tantrums and Meltdowns.” Listen to the rest of Season 1 for strategies to help you […]
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When children become teenagers, hormonal changes shift their circadian rhythm—they get tired later. Since schools typically don’t adapt to their new natural sleep cycle, they often get less sleep during weekdays, affecting their memory retention, emotional well-being, and health. If we want teenagers to learn and prosper, schools could do what sounds so simple, adjust
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Parenting can be hard when you have ADHD. But when your child has it, too it’s even tougher. Listen to Lee’s story to learn the advice he shares with his son, how he advocates for him in school, and what he wants others to know about ADHD.
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Storytelling Talking about your own mental health journey can inspire others to make changes in their own lives. Storytelling is an important part of advocacy, and there are many ways you can go about it. Check out the Balancing Our Minds Inspiring Action toolkit for ways you can start advocating for mental health in your
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How to spot a Panic Attack This video will explain how to spot a panic attack. Dr. Chris and Dr. Xand explain the effects of a panic attack and what you should do when you or someone you’re with has one. Operation Ouch is a science show for kids that is full of experiments and
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A Personality Disorder What is a personality disorder, what are some of the key signs, and what kinds of care and treatments are available. It is a type of mental health condition in which a person has an unhealthy and enduring pattern of thinking, functioning and behaving. There are a range of symptoms, some of
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