Posted by Kristen Fitzgerald on 5/2/2023
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! While Mental Health Awareness Month was first recognized in 1949, it has never been more pertinent than now to recognize the role mental health plays in our overall well-being, the value in raising awareness and helping those in need receive treatment. Individuals often suffer in...
Posted by Kristen Fitzgerald on 3/29/2023
When we learn about nutrition, we’re taught that healthy eating habits can help us look and feel our physical best. What we’re not always taught is that nutrition affects our mental health, too. A well-balanced diet can help us think more clearly and feel more alert. It can also improve...
Posted by Kristen Fitzgerald on 3/7/2023
The repetition of positive, affirming words can often be applied for an extra dose of confidence in difficult situations. Positive affirmations can serve as helpful reminders in times of anxiety, stress, moments of low self-worth, or even when beginning or ending your day. It can sometimes feel easier to let negative...
Posted by Kristen Fitzgerald on 2/7/2023
“All my child did with their counselor was play!” The idea that play therapy isn’t a legitimate approach to therapy is a common misconception with which counselors often contend. Play therapy is real therapy and is an evidenced based approach to working with children. This therapeutic approach is to children what...
Posted by Tia Ruggiero on 1/21/2023
Well Child is one week into our book collection for Project Cameron's Story. We invite you to read Tucker's story and join us in supporting this amazing local organization. Project Cameron’s Story: Support Bonding of Parents & Premature Baby (projectcameronsstory.com)
Posted by Tia Ruggiero on 1/16/2023
Well Child Pyschiatric NP PLLC-LCSW PLLC is proud to be a collect site for Project Cameron"s Story. Our collection will run from January 16th through February 16th. We ask that you join us in supporting this wonderful cause, helping families bond with their babies in the NICU through reading. We...
Posted by Kristen Fitzgerald on 1/12/2023
With the many demands we face every day; it is not always easy to take time for yourself. When one is struggling with mental health, even attending to the basic needs of food, hygiene, sleep, and hydration can be a struggle. Practicing self-care means taking care of yourself physically, mentally, emotionally,...
Posted by Kristen Fitzgerald on 12/15/2022
Roughly 5 percent of the U.S. population experiences seasonal depression, also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). It is most common during the fall and winter months, when the days get shorter and there is less sunlight. SAD can occur during the spring or summer, although this is less common....
Posted by Tia Ruggiero on 11/22/2022
“Each day brings new opportunities, allowing you to constantly live with love—be there for others—bring a little light into someone's day. Be grateful and live each day to the fullest.” ― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart As you go about your holiday season, take a moment to pause and think...
Posted by Kristen Fitzgerald on 10/19/2022
Throughout the month of October, we have brought awareness to the public health issue of intimate partner violence (IPV). Most victims of IPV fall into a cycle of abuse, which can make it challenging to seek help or leave the situation. The basic parts of an IPV cycle see an...
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