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New parents who are having problems with mental health can now get free services through the Birth to Five Healthline. The service is open to new parents in Arizona who need information on child development.
Oftentimes, new parents aren't sure what's "normal" and what they need to ask for help with, so things can quickly get overwhelming. There are resources that are out there and it's okay to use them long before you might realize you should.
Sandy Hook Promise launches campaign to shine a light on teenage turmoil Sandy Hook Promise and last updated 2021-05-25 23:45:59-04 COLORADO SPRINGS â We're continuing the conversation on mental health issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic while examining teen suicide rates across the region. Recently, we noticed an email from a group running a public service campaign to give context on how our children may be feeling right now. It will make you stop and think in reference to everything our children were dealing before 2020 made a huge impact on our lives. Itâs tough to be a kid r...
States consider laws that would accept mental health as a valid excuse for a school absence Arizona and Utah have proposed laws to provide mental health days for kids. This would add mental and behavioral health to the reasons students can be absent, just like a sick day. and last updated 2021-02-18 20:04:27-05 Itâs no secret that remote learning and isolation are both tough on kids. âWe know that the routine of a school day is exceedingly important for kids for developing minds,â Dr. Chris Rogers, child psychiatry specialist and medical director of Child and Adolescent Service...