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Supporting Generation Z in the Middle of the Youth Mental Health Crisis

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If you’re a parent, educator, counselor, or caregiver of a Gen Z young person, you don’t need convincing that something is off. Anxiety, depression, overwhelm, disengagement—these aren’t isolated issues anymore. They’re woven into the daily experience of growing up in today’s world. And for the adults who care deeply, it can feel confusing, exhausting, and […]

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Reduce Holiday Stress Without Losing What Matters Most

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For busy families, the holidays can feel like another full‑scale project. Packed calendars, social expectations, travel, and the pressure to make everything “special” can quietly drain your energy. Reducing holiday stress isn’t about doing more—it’s about choosing more intentionally. Below are simple, grounded ways to protect your mental health, lower anxiety, and enjoy the season

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Executive Functioning Skills Series: Smoothly Manage Life

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Executive functioning skills underpin our ability to plan, organize, and manage daily life successfully. These cognitive processes help us set goals, control impulses, regulate emotions, and adapt to new situations. Whether in school, work, or personal life, strong executive functioning skills are essential for problem-solving and decision-making. This series will explore the core components of

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Empathy is Your Superpower: How Empathy Transforms Relationships, Opportunities, and More

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Do you ever feel disconnected in your relationships or struggle to truly understand others? Empathy is the key to bridging those gaps. It’s not just a trait, it’s your superpower. Empathy allows us to connect deeply, foster understanding, and create meaningful change in our lives and communities. In this week’s episode of Ask Dr. Jodi,

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Solving the Youth Mental Health Crisis: Teen Anxiety and Depression Help

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In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of a mental health crisis among young people worldwide. Adolescents and young adults are facing unprecedented levels of stress, anxiety, and depression, exacerbated by factors such as academic pressure, social media influence, and the uncertainties of the future. The COVID-19 pandemic has further intensified these challenges,

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Parenting Tips in Uncertain Times: Raising Kids Amid New Policies

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Parenting tips are needed right now! Shifting policies impact vulnerable families, so I asked Genie Dawkins, parenting coach about what parents can do to support their children and communities. In the wake of recent executive orders signed by the new President, families across the U.S. are facing new challenges. With policies affecting immigration, healthcare, and

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Self-Silencing and Anxiety: How to Reclaim Your Voice

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Are you self-silencing? Have you ever stopped yourself from speaking up because you were afraid of being judged or rejected? If you’re like most people, you’ve done this more often than you’d like to admit. This habit, called self-silencing, might feel like an easy way to avoid conflict, but over time, it can quietly build

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Morning Practices to Improve Your Mental Health

Morning Practices to Improve Your Mental Health

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Mental exhaustion and turmoil and experiences like depression, anxiety, frustration, and anger are getting to all of us. That’s because it is a regular human response to our world. But there are simple morning practices that you can implement to improve your mental health. Before I tell you about them, I want you to know:

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