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CBS News U.S. Surgeon General says social media should carry warning labels

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U.S. Surgeon General says social media should carry warning labels https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/video/u-s-surgeon-general-says-social-media-should-carry-warning-labels/#x CBS News covers the Surgeon General’s push to have social media carry warning labels. Watch our very own practice owner, Licensed Professional Counselor Amanda Woodard, talk about the dangers of social media after the U.S. Surgeon General said social media should carry warning labels. … Read more

CBS Screen Time causing harm to your youths mental health

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Screen Time Harms Youth Mental Health https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/too-much-screen-time-harms-youth-mental-health/ Too much screen time harms youth; how families and government can drive better outcomes We are keeping our Eye on Mental Health for you taking a closer look at research this year finding screen time is tied to suicide risk for “tweens” or preteens.  The study out of … Read more

Just Because You Can Do It On Your Own, Doesn’t Mean You Have To

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Listen to our owner Amanda Woodard guest speaking on The Heartfelt Clubs recent podcast episode. Enjoy this episode as we navigate the ins and outs of benefiting from therapy and raising a healthier generation to come, the importance of finding the right fit in a therapist, noticing when might be a good time to start … Read more

When To Get Medication For My Child

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Many parents ask when is it appropriate to medicate a child.  Many have strong opinions about benefits, side effects and lifelong effects of medications.  My thoughts on this debate vary depending on the age, symptoms, family structure and child’s characteristics. When looking at family structure it is important to consider what strategies or changes could … Read more

How do I know if my teen is struggling?

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Being a parent of a teenager today is unbelievably challenging. The ways things have changed with technology have allowed teenagers to be social with everyone and anyone at all times. Along with the positive changes come some difficulties and worries. Teens are now not only being bullied in person but now over text messages and … Read more

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