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Kindness and Mental Health: The Lifeline We All Need
We live in a fast-paced world that constantly demands results. Whether it’s paying the bills, providing for our children, caring for aging parents, or meeting the expectations of friends, family, or society — we are all required to show up. But amid all that showing up, how often do we show up for ourselves? How often do we pause to truly breathe — to rest, reflect, and tend to our own well-being?
What you don’t know about mental health can hurt you (and others)
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, making it a great time to put this critical issue in the spotlight. It’s an issue that touches every family in some way around the country. It’s evident in the problems we see played out, from mass shootings to a bullying epidemic and beyond; we have some serious issues that are causing pain and decreasing the quality of life for millions. The more we can identify the problem, and what to do about it, the better society will be.
How to Talk to Your Kids About Cyberbullying
While bullying is an act of intentional aggression carried out repeatedly over time and occurring within a relationship characterized by an imbalance of power (Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence, 2008), cyberbullying is threatening or hurtful messages or images being sent using an electronic device (e.g., cell phone, computer). Because it is often done indirectly or anonymously, cyberbullying is less visible to external parties and often difficult for adults to detect and address such behavior (Nansel et al., 2001). The challenge for parents is to know when their child is being cyberbullied and what to look out for.
New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center Receives Prestigious Platinum Bell Seal Certificate Fourth Consecutive Year
For the fourth consecutive year, New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center (NYPCC) has received platinum status for the Bell Seal certificate issued by Mental Health America. The non-profit organization is well-known for the significant mental health care they provide in underserved areas and populations. This award demonstrates their commitment to upholding the highest mental health practices in their offices so that their team can reach higher levels of help for people in the community.