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23 Apr

5 Simple Ways to Help your Child having Anxiety due to COVID 19

Simon Choi2 CommentsAdvice, Anxiety, Health, Parenting, Special Needs Parentinganxiety, Children with anxiety, covid

Are you looking for ways to help your child having Anxiety due to COVID 19? Keep reading for 5 amazing tips! The global coronavirus pandemic has been unexpected with its flow-on effects, causing a great deal of uncertainty for all parts of society. As adults, it has resulted in changes to daily routines, changes to how we work, and the need to home school our kids in many cases. This uncertainty has not been limited to ourselves, though, as similarly, our children have also been affected. Ways to Help your Child having Anxiety due to COVID 19 For children, daily…

31 Mar

Calming Techniques for Autistic Children

TheMomKind1 CommentAutism, Special Needs, Special Needs Parentinganxiety, autism parenting, Children with anxiety

Are you looking for Calming Techniques for Autistic Children? You're in the right place! These top five tips will help relieve your child’s anxiety and stress. This post has been sponsored by Namaste Blankets When your emotions are overwhelming and you cannot express what you need, it’s an awful feeling. Meltdowns can happen for a variety of reasons such as transitions, stress, anxiety or even too much sensory input. Calming Techniques for Autistic Children Seeing your child struggling is heart-wrenching. Not only are the meltdowns themselves painful, but they also leave you exhausted beyond belief. Knowing how to help your…

25 Feb

7 Helpful Tips from People Living with Anxiety Disorders

Jack GreenerAnxiety, Health, Lifestyleanxiety, mental health

Anxiety disorders are a serious matter as they can completely change one's life. Different types of anxiety or stress disorders can affect an individual, and untreated will worsen over time. There are millions of people suffering from different types of anxiety disorders. For instance, Post-traumatic stress disorder is one of the prevalent stress disorders in the world. People who have witnessed horrible incidents suffer from this disorder. It has taken the lives of people since some of the affected people have even committed suicide. However, some other common anxiety disorders include Social Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder…

24 Sep

Essential Guide to Weighted Blankets

Alice Johnson1 CommentADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Sleep Disordersanxiety, insomnia, sleep advice

Weighted blankets are used to combat specific sensory deficits or overload, along with several other mental health and emotional disorders. Those with chronic anxiety, depression, insomnia, autism, dementia, and attention deficit problems can benefit from using a weighted blanket. These unique blankets counteract these issues and aid in better rest periods and relaxation. This essential guide to weighted blanket answers several of the top questions asked. Many occupational therapists recommend weighted blanket therapy as part of an individual's daily routines. Children over two years of age may also benefit from switching to an appropriate sized and weighted blanket. These blankets…

24 Sep

How to overcome anxiety and worry

TheMomKind0 CommentsAnxietyanxiety

While anxiety and worry are normal for every person to experience, sometimes they can cause more harm than good. Many people often worry about various things which are quite normal. However, when worrying becomes uncontrollable, it brings about anxiety which can interfere with your daily life as well those around you. Excessive worrying and constant negative thoughts can harm both you and your emotional and physical well-being. It drains your energy and peace of mind, making you feel restless. If not handled early, it can cause severe headaches, insomnia, lack of concentration, and many health issues. To avoid this, you…

25 Nov

How to get Prescribed Antidepressants

TheMomKind0 CommentsAnxiety, Depressionanxiety, depression, mental health

Did you know that about 300 million people around the world suffer from depression? Although many people suffer from depression, many of them do not receive treatment for it. It is essential to ask for help and find the best treatment option for you. If you want to know how to get prescribed antidepressants, you came to the right place. Read on to learn more about antidepressants and how to get on them. What Are Antidepressants? An antidepressant is a medication that helps treat depression and other mental health problems. Antidepressants help change neurotransmitters in your brain by improving your…

10 Sep

How to Help Children with Depression and Anxiety Stay Calm

Candice Schaffer0 CommentsAnxiety, Depression, Parentinganxiety, chidlren with depression, Children with anxiety, depression, mental health

How to Help Children with Depression and Anxiety Stay Calm By Candice Shaffer of Una Residences, The XI, One Dalton, The Astor, and EVGB Though we often hear about the many mental health issues affecting the adult population, the mental health needs of children often go overlooked. Unfortunately, largely ignoring the problem has only exacerbated it for decades. In fact, according to research conducted by Wolters Kluwer Health found that one in 20 children is now struggling with either depression or anxiety. Even more dire, researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia have found that depressed children are six times as likely as their peers to…