Back-to-School Mental Health: Tips for Students, Parents, and Families As summer winds down, families begin preparing for a new school year. Shopping for supplies, adjusting sleep schedules, meeting teachers, and organizing busy calendars can all bring excitement—but...
What Is Neuroplasticity? How Your Brain Adapts Throughout Life Many people believe the brain stops changing once we become adults. However, research has shown that this isn’t true. What is neuroplasticity? Neuroplasticity is the brain’s remarkable ability...
Daily Mental Health Habits That Support Emotional Wellness Maintaining daily mental health habits is one of the most effective ways to support emotional wellness. Just as brushing your teeth protects your physical health, small daily routines can help strengthen your...
How Chronic Stress Affects the Brain (And What You Can Do About It) Chronic stress affects the brain more than many people realize. While short periods of stress can help us react to challenges, ongoing stress can change how the brain functions over time....
Stress and Memory Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you were there? Lost your train of thought during a conversation? Read the same paragraph multiple times without remembering what it said? These experiences can be frustrating, especially when they...
Physical Symptoms of Anxiety When most people think about anxiety, they think about worry, fear, or racing thoughts. While anxiety certainly affects emotions, many people are surprised to learn that it can also create very real physical symptoms. In fact, the physical...
