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Back-to-School Anxiety: What Parents and Professionals Need to Know

Thursday, July 1, 2021 - 11:57

We are all affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in some way, and helping our students return to school in the fall will take a lot of emotional strength.

Shaking Off the Social Rust after COVID-19

Social Rust after COVID-19

Monday, June 28, 2021 - 14:22

It may feel like your social skills are a little rusty due to COVID-19. The activities that we used to do, such as attending a social gathering or sharing a meal, may feel awkward or anxiety producing. It is normal to feel this way in the context of the pandemic.

Going beyond ‘back to normal’ – 5 research-based tips for emerging from pandemic life

Thursday, June 3, 2021 - 09:45

But what should those of us fortunate enough to be vaccinated return to? I didn’t exactly feel euphoric each day in my normal life pre-COVID-19. How should you choose what to rebuild, what to leave behind and what new paths to try for the first time? Clinical psychological science provides some helpful clues for how to chart your course out of pandemic life.

Stress Less, Sleep More

Heather L Rusch, PhD

Wednesday, May 26, 2021 - 12:00

If you find that you’re not sleeping enough—you’re not alone. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), about 35% of American adults skimp on sleep; and this rate is even higher in African Americans and other minority groups.

How to Manage Post-Covid Anxiety

Tuesday, May 11, 2021 - 10:40

As the U.S. vaccination rate increases and COVID-19 rates decrease, the question on everyone’s mind is “When will things go back to normal?” Secondarily, a majority of people follow that question with “Why am I so nervous about returning to normal?”

Autism and Anxiety Disorders: Part Two: Diagnosing and Treating Anxiety in People with Autism

Monday, April 26, 2021 - 12:35

April is world autism awareness month, and so there is no better time to bring to light not only the challenges associated with autism, but also the most common conditions that impact this community.

Autism and Anxiety Disorders: Part 1 - A Guest Blog Post from SPARK

Thursday, April 15, 2021 - 12:35

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health disorders affecting those on the autism spectrum. Anxiety can cause extreme fear, dread, sweating, restlessness, and even chest pain. “A lot of us do experience anxiety, and we struggle with it in our own ways,” says Jairo E.

How to Know When to Seek Therapy

Wednesday, February 17, 2021 - 15:06

by Lynne Siqueland People often wonder. When does it make sense to begin therapy? Therapists use two primary reasons to see if treatment would be recommended.

Coping with Disasters and Traumatic Events

Kathariya Mokrue, PhD

Sunday, January 10, 2021 - 15:27

Emotional responses of witnessing and experiencing disasters, mass violence, and traumatic events can vary from person to person.

Unsettled by World Events? A Simple Strategy to Help

Saturday, January 9, 2021 - 20:12

The news of the world can be scary for children and teens (and adults for that matter). Whether it’s rioting in the U.S. Capitol, looting in the streets of Portland, or people dying of COVID in the hospitals of New York, images of out-of-control behavior and death can be terrifying.

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