Mental Health IS Health

Wait - What's PA's Mental Health Consent Law?

4 min

Wait - What's PA's Mental Health Consent Law?

If you are unfamiliar with PA's Consent Law it breaks down who can consent to mental health treatment for a child between the ages of 14-17.

Payton Johnson

4 min

Self Harm and Parental Guilt

"I didn't want to address it. I wanted to believe it was the cat just like she told me it was. She was perfect, she was my easy kid...

Payton Johnson

7 min

Let's Talk About Disordered Eating

Very quickly and without even realizing it it turned into an obsession. Obsession over the numbers, obsession with exercise.

Payton Johnson

5 min

Our Teenage Girls Are Struggling

30% of the teenage girls surveyed said that they seriously considered dying by suicide.

The Philadelphia Eagles and Mental Health

Payton Johnson

4 min

The Philadelphia Eagles and Mental Health

Nobody is immune to mental health challenges - not even the biggest, most popular, and highest paid athletes in the world.

Payton Johnson

4 min

Avoiding Meltdowns at Family Gatherings

If you are used to meltdowns, mood swings, or outbursts when you and your child are at a social event perhaps they are struggling with...

Payton Johnson

4 min

What is an Emotional Safety Plan?

You are your least rational when things are very stressful. At the moment where tensions are high, it is hard to think "Okay, I am stressed

How Do I Help My Child with Moving Anxiety?

Payton Johnson

5 min

How Do I Help My Child with Moving Anxiety?

All of these tips can help ensure that your child's adjustment is as smooth as possible to the new area.

Payton Johnson

7 min

Could My Child Have an Eating Disorder?

Summertime can be a very hard time for someone who struggles with their body image.

Payton Johnson

5 min

The Physical Symptoms of Anxiety

Anxiety puts a person’s body into fight or flight mode and in this stage anxiety can manifest itself...

Payton Johnson

6 min

5 Signs Your Child May Be Struggling

The top 5 signs that your child may be struggling with their mental health.

Payton Johnson

5 min

Mental Health on The World's Stage

Someone who is at the top of her sport, at the biggest competition possible showed us that her mental health and physical ability go hand an

Have You Created Your Emotional Safety Plan Yet?

Payton Johnson

5 min

Have You Created Your Emotional Safety Plan Yet?

Take 10 minutes for yourself now and save your future self some anxiety.

Payton Johnson

6 min

Prioritizing Your Mental Health in 2022

You are not something to be "fixed," also prioritizing and working on your mental health is not something that can be done in a month.

Re-Entry Anxiety; What it is and How to Help Alleviate It

Payton Johnson

2 min

Re-Entry Anxiety; What it is and How to Help Alleviate It

If you are feeling anxious about leaving your house- you are far from alone. Try these tips to help ease your anxiety.

My Child Told Me They Need Help; Now What?

Payton Johnson

6 min

My Child Told Me They Need Help; Now What?

These are the first 3 things you can do to ensure that your child knows you are here for them if they ask for help with their mental health.

Payton Johnson

4 min

Be Easy on Yourself

You are human and not only has the pandemic impacted your children it has deeply impacted you and we encourage you to prioritize yourself.

Dyslexia and Mental Health - Celebrating World Dyslexia Day by Exploring the Connection

Payton Johnson

5 min

Dyslexia and Mental Health - Celebrating World Dyslexia Day by Exploring the Connection

#papafa #dyslexia #dyslexiaawarenessmonth Your child’s mental well being is one of your top priorities. As a parent first and foremost...

How One Mother is Using Her Lived Experiences to Spread Suicide Awareness

Payton Johnson

6 min

How One Mother is Using Her Lived Experiences to Spread Suicide Awareness

Hear her story about how suicide has impacted her family and how she actively works to spread awareness about the topic.

Love Letters from Mom; A Path to Sobriety and Happiness

Payton Johnson

6 min

Love Letters from Mom; A Path to Sobriety and Happiness

"Before my first time going to an RTF my mom and I couldn't even be in the same room as each other, it was terrible," said Emme.

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