The Physical Symptoms of Anxiety
The physical symptoms of mental health show us just how important it is to remember that mental health IS health.
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Our Shared Stories
Parenting a child who struggles with their mental health can be tough, but together, we find strength. Explore stories of hope and practical advice from parents who've been where you are now.
Payton Johnson
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Depression and Hygiene - Let's Talk About It
#mentalhealthawarenessmonth #depression #depressionandhygiene #hygine #parentalliance A child who is struggling with depression often...
Payton Johnson
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A REALISTIC Parent’s Guide to Burnout Recovery
#mentalhealthawarenessmonth #parentalliance #burnout #burnoutrecovery This is probably a topic that you have been hearing a lot about. We...
Payton Johnson
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The Physical Symptoms of Anxiety
#mentalhealthawarenessmonth #parentalliance #anxiety #childhoodanxiety Mental health IS physical health; it is as simple as that. That is...
Payton Johnson
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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
- 7 min
Depression and Hygiene - Let's Talk About It
Nobody wants to be perceived as “unclean,” so if your child is struggling with their hygiene they...
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
- 6 min
Are your kids watching Euphoria?
With summer upon us many kids and young adults have found themselves more free time - perhaps to binge watch some tv including Euphoria.
Payton Johnson
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"Mom, Dad, I'm Gay"
Do not steer the conversation - let your child lead it. Chances are they may be nervous to tell you this or even say some of these things ..
Payton Johnson
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Supporting Your Adult Child Who Doesn't Live at Home
Remember, not every check in needs to be serious! Send them a funny video, meme, or post that you came across that made you think of them.
Payton Johnson
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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
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Exploring Agoraphobia
but with Autumn it was just utter sadness. She cried from the minute she woke up until the minute she went to bed, and most days so did I”
Payton Johnson
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Domestic Violence; What to Know and Ways to Recover
Many couples stay together and try to work things out for the sake of their children. However, in homes where any type of domestic violence
Payton Johnson
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How to Recruit and Retain Talent in the Nonprofit World
Now COVID has caused a mental health epidemic within the pandemic and we really have to be taking care of our people,” said Adair.
Payton Johnson
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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
Payton Johnson
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Single Parenthood; You've Got This, and You're not Alone
The word "family" in PA Parent and Family Alliance acknowledges that families come in many shapes and sizes
Payton Johnson
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Our First Year; Why Putting an Emphasis on Parents is Important to Us
We have grown as an organization in our first year and the changes are huge.
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