What we’re reading…
Here are some great mental health articles and books you may be interested in (organized by topic):
Addiction:
Why Self-Reflection is Important in Addiction Recovery (intelligentliving.co)
ADHD:
ADDitude - ADD & ADHD Symptom Tests, Signs, Treatment, Support (additudemag.com)
24 Activities for Children with ADHD (healthline.com)
Connecting Biology to Behavior Inside the ADHD Brain
Anxiety:
Lynn Lyons: Helping Anxious Kids and Families Manage Anxiety Disorders
50 Positive What-If Questions to Ask Yourself (verywellmind.com)
6 things mental health experts wish parents knew about raising kids with anxiety | Fortune Well
Breathing Exercises for Anxiety (verywellhealth.com)
https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/15/health/martha-beck-beyond-anxiety-wellness/index.html
Autism:
Children:
Short Videos Big Impact on Youth Mental Health
Screen Time and Mental Health in Kids | Psychology Today
Talking to Kids About Social Media and Mental Health
The stress of recess: Here’s how schools are improving playtime | K-12 Dive (k12dive.com)
“Why is Play Good for Young Children” by Darcia F Narvaez, PhD.
Why Playing Is Good for You According to Science
Kids Don’t Need to Sit Still to Be School Ready
Counseling Connoisseur: Nature therapy and brain science in children - Counseling Today
Is my kid unhappy or really struggling? - Northwestern Now
Mindfulness programs can boost children's mental health (medicalxpress.com)
Coping Skills for Kids: 8 Exercises to Try | Psych Central
I Notice, I Feel, I Can - Sesame Workshop
Helping Children Nurture Friendships | Psychology Today Australia
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-01-covid-lockdowns-disrupted-crucial-social.html#google_vignette
Depression:
Scientists find brain chemical tied to childhood trauma and depression
Your Brain on Depression (and After Treatment) | Psychology Today
Mental Health:
The Dangerous Rise of the AI Therapist
A new understanding of mental illness | Newsroom - McGill University
Best Mood Tracker Apps of 2022 (verywellmind.com)
Amy Cuddy: Your body language may shape who you are | TED Talk
Venting Doesn't Reduce Anger, But Something Else Does, Study Finds : ScienceAlert
How to recognize the signs of mental health issues - Harvard Health
5 Reasons We Fear Criticism | Psychology Today
Psychiatric Nutrition: The Connection Between Diet and Mental Health (healthline.com)
80 Things To Do Alone To Make Yourself Happy | mindbodygreen
https://insights.peak-dynamics.net/post/102ia4i/the-impact-of-45-000-negative-thoughts
Parenting:
The 5-minute daily playtime ritual that can get your kids to listen better : Life Kit : NPR
FREE Parenting Course: Everyday Parenting
Separation Anxiety Recovery | A Parenting Resources Guide - Hand in Hand Parenting
Co-regulation shapes children’s emotional toolkit | Famly
Can't understand your teenager's behavior? Psychologists have tips to offer (cnbc.com)
Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child, book by John Gottman, PhD
What Parents Should Know about Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Talking to Children about Challenging Topics:
Soothing children traumatized by war : For Journalists - Northwestern University
Talking to kids about acts of violence
3 Steps for Talking to Kids about Racism
Texas school shooting: How parents can talk to kids about Uvalde shooting - Deseret News
Play Therapy:
Association for Play Therapy Parent’s Corner
The Therapeutic Powers of Play, The Heart and Soul of Play Therapy: Peabody_&_Schaefer.pdf (ymaws.com)
What Is Play Therapy And What Are Its Benefits? (healthdigest.com)
3 Play Therapy Activities To Boost Self-Esteem in a Child (psychcentral.com)
Play Therapy: Healing at Your Own Pace | Cape Gazette
https://olemiss.edu/news/2024/05/news-you-can-use-play-therapy/
Self Care:
A Self Care Checkup by Mental Health America
Long-term happiness: Study finds practice of 7 habits is key (medicalnewstoday.com)
Sleep:
Sleep.org: Are All-Nighters Bad for Your Health
Social Media:
The Screentime Solution: A Judgement-Free Guide to Becoming a Tech-Intentional Family, book by Eimy Cherkin
Social Media Panic, What the Science Really Says
Trauma:
Scientists find brain chemical tied to childhood trauma and depression
Subtle brain changes found in children exposed to trauma.
Trauma: Discovering The Differences Between Explicit and Implicit - TherapyDen
Soothing children traumatized by war : For Journalists - Northwestern University