Mental Health

How to Tell if Social Media Is Harming Your Mental Health
How to Tell if Social Media Is Harming Your Mental Health By Joanna Mastrocola | January 27, 2023 Medically reviewed by Dr. Nassim Assefi While social media is an excellent tool for staying in touch with friends and family, finding communities based on interests and communicating quickly, it can also negatively impact mental health. Seventy-two percent of Americans use some form of social media, and many check their social media at least once daily. Studies show that 90 percent of teens ages 13 to 18 have used some form of social media. One report found that 95 percent of... Read more...
How to De-Stress Your Home
How to De-Stress Your Home (2023 Guide) Amanda Lutz – May 23, 2023, from Architectural Digest We’re more stressed than ever. According to the American Psychological Association, more than a quarter of adults report being too stressed to function. We’ve heard of the best practices to manage our stress (like eating well, exercising, and incorporating self-care into our daily routine), but have you considered whether your “home sweet home” contributes to your overwhelm? “Many people underestimate the palpable link between their physical space and their mental well-being,” says Amy Bloomer, who... Read more...
Yes, Alopecia Can Be Challenging
Yes, Alopecia Can Be Challenging
Living with Alopecia can be challenging for anyone, especially for children struggling with self-esteem and confidence. Read more...
Addressing Self-Isolation for Kids with Alopecia
Addressing Self-Isolation for Kids with Alopecia   Raising children with alopecia can be overwhelming at times. But it’s essential to remember how much more overwhelming, stressful, and upsetting it is for the children. For most children — and even some adults — with alopecia, the typical response to the condition may be to self-isolate and hide. Laura Mathias was 13 when she started losing her hair and didn’t leave her Essex house for six months because of it, hiding her alopecia from the world out of embarrassment. The good news?... Read more...
Teaching Kids How to Value Self-Care and Help Them Be the Best Versions of Themselves for the Days Ahead
Teaching Kids How to Value Self-Care and Help Them Be the Best Versions of Themselves for the Days Ahead Indeed, the concept of self-care is a hot topic on everyone’s lips nowadays. In fact, it is as essential for children as it is for adults as they navigate school, friends, sports, technology, and everything in between. Yes, our kids sure are busy. So today, the Children’s Alopecia Project shares how to teach them the importance of self-care even at their young ages to ensure they grow up mentally, physically, and... Read more...