Expanding behavioral health care remains a top priority for Akron Children’s. In 2021, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the Children’s Hospital Association declared a National State of Emergency in Children’s Mental Health in response to rising rates of childhood mental health concerns, including suicide, a leading […]
5 ways to help kids feel loved each and every day
Helping your child feel loved is one of the most important initiatives of parenthood. And, when it comes to love, who better to call than Akron Children’s Dr. Love! “The more kids feel loved from parents, the deeper the bond and stronger support for healthy child development — physically, emotionally and socially,” said Sarah Love, PsyD, a pediatric psychologist […]
Akron Children’s applies for APRN Fellowship Accreditation in Behavioral Health to improve transition to practice
In the fall of 2022, Akron Children’s Advanced Practice Center and Behavioral Health Center collaborated to implement the hospital’s first APRN postgraduate fellowship program in pediatric psychiatry and behavioral health to fill an educational gap in transition to practice. Psychiatric Mental Health APRNs are trained to treat the lifespan of patients, from pediatrics to adults, […]
The mental health benefits of giving back
Sometimes the smallest act of kindness, like checking in on a neighbor, can make a positive difference for everyone involved. It’s true. Scientists believe that selfless, giving behavior releases endorphins in the brain, producing the positive feeling known as the “helper’s high.” Giving of one’s time, money or service can offer many health benefits […]
Is it normal for my teenager’s emotions to change like the weather?
Teenagers. It’s a sentiment many parents use when they can’t explain new moods or behaviors their kids display as they grow more independent. One minute your teen may be overjoyed about a good grade on a test, and the very next minute crying about relationship drama. “Teenage moodiness is common and a normal part of […]
3 questions to ask kids about their social media accounts
As parents, it’s important to keep an open, honest and nonjudgmental dialogue about important aspects of your teen’s life — and that should include social media. But Laura Markley, MD, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and pediatrician in Akron Children’s Lois and John Orr Family Behavioral Health Center, reminds parents to keep the conversation light […]
