The Courage of Connection

Therapy

Why You Should Fill Out That Form From Your Therapist

Wes Knepper LCMHC, MHA on February 16, 2024

One way to take charge of your care and ensure that you get what you want out of therapy.

One way to take charge of your care and ensure that you get what you want out of therapy.

Caregiving

Sandwich Generation: Don’t Forget About Your Mental Health

Douglas Newton M.D., M.P.H. on November 13, 2023

The "sandwich generation" is a group that is taking care of both an elderly parent and a child. Here's what they need to know to protect their mental health this holiday season.

The "sandwich generation" is a group that is taking care of both an elderly parent and a child. Here's what they need to know to protect their mental health this holiday season.

Depression

Can You Prevent Depression Through Connection?

Douglas Newton M.D., M.P.H. on October 17, 2023

A pragmatic approach to tackling depression is to incorporate these 7 healthy habits into your daily life.

A pragmatic approach to tackling depression is to incorporate these 7 healthy habits into your daily life.

Fear

Parents: Your Kids Shouldn’t Be Happy All the Time 

Douglas Newton M.D., M.P.H. on September 11, 2023

It is important for children to not always be happy. Children need to feel emotions like anger, fear, and sadness as they grow up in order to fully enjoy the feeling of happiness.

It is important for children to not always be happy. Children need to feel emotions like anger, fear, and sadness as they grow up in order to fully enjoy the feeling of happiness.

Anxiety

How Parents Can Help Their Kids With School Anxiety

Douglas Newton M.D., M.P.H. on August 17, 2023

How parents can anticipate the possibility of school anxiety, open up communication channels, and prepare some de-escalation methods in case they are needed.

How parents can anticipate the possibility of school anxiety, open up communication channels, and prepare some de-escalation methods in case they are needed.

Anxiety

How Fathers Can Support the Social and Emotional Health of Their Children

Douglas Newton M.D., M.P.H. on June 16, 2023

As we approach Father’s Day, here are a few tips for fellow dads out there to help your child grow into a happy and healthy person in today’s complex world.

As we approach Father’s Day, here are a few tips for fellow dads out there to help your child grow into a happy and healthy person in today’s complex world.

Loneliness

The Courage of Connection: Coming Full Circle

Douglas Newton M.D., M.P.H. on May 17, 2023

The Surgeon General just released a comprehensive advisory report on the epidemic of isolation and loneliness.

The Surgeon General just released a comprehensive advisory report on the epidemic of isolation and loneliness.

Suicide

What We Can Do About the Teenage Mental Health Crisis

Douglas Newton M.D., M.P.H. on April 10, 2023

Alarming headlines about teenage mental health and suicide can overwhelm any parent. Here are a few things you can do with your child and in your community to make positive change.

Alarming headlines about teenage mental health and suicide can overwhelm any parent. Here are a few things you can do with your child and in your community to make positive change.

Depression

Teens Who Cut Down on Social Media Have Higher Self-Esteem

Douglas Newton M.D., M.P.H. on March 13, 2023

A recent study shows that teens who reduced their social media use saw “significant improvement in how they felt about both their weight and overall appearance."

A recent study shows that teens who reduced their social media use saw “significant improvement in how they felt about both their weight and overall appearance."

Anxiety

When Parents Worry About Their Child's Mental Health

Douglas Newton M.D., M.P.H. on February 13, 2023

A rising worry about the mental and physical health of our children is contributing greatly to parental fatigue and burnout.

A rising worry about the mental and physical health of our children is contributing greatly to parental fatigue and burnout.

Media

Social Media Often Makes Teens Feel Even More Alone

Douglas Newton M.D., M.P.H. on January 18, 2023

Teenagers think social media connects them with others, but it often makes them feel more anxious and alone.

Teenagers think social media connects them with others, but it often makes them feel more anxious and alone.

Adolescence

5 Ways to Start Talking With Your Teen About Mental Health Help

Douglas Newton M.D., M.P.H. on December 8, 2022

Considering one-third of high schoolers report experiencing poor mental health, here are six tips on how to check in with your teen.

Considering one-third of high schoolers report experiencing poor mental health, here are six tips on how to check in with your teen.

Loneliness

5 Signs of Loneliness in Your Middle Schooler

Douglas Newton M.D., M.P.H. on November 11, 2022

Being in middle school is harder and lonelier than ever. Here are five ways parents and caregivers can help.

Being in middle school is harder and lonelier than ever. Here are five ways parents and caregivers can help.

Anxiety

Could Loneliness Be the Cause of Your Anxiety?

Douglas Newton M.D., M.P.H. on October 17, 2022

Here's one reason why depression and anxiety might be on the rise.

Here's one reason why depression and anxiety might be on the rise.