For the past year and a half, the Akron Children’s Behavioral Health Department and Hope Meadows have worked together to offer equine assisted therapy for kids ages 10 to 17. The Behavioral Health team completed a leadership program at Hope Meadows, which offers equine-assisted mental health counseling and wellness programs. The group got so much […]
Binge gaming in kids: Warning signs and how parents can help
For many kids, gaming is a normal part of childhood and adolescence. It can be social, creative and fun. But when gaming stretches into marathon sessions, it can begin to affect sleep, mood and school performance in ways that are easy to miss. Dr. Laura Markley, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and addiction medicine specialist […]
Seven ways to help your kids build an attitude of gratitude
When kids feel and express gratitude, they experience more happiness, optimism and trust. Dr. Bilge-Johnson offers 7 ways you can help kids foster more gratitude, appreciation and joy.
Akron Children’s Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Department hosts summer camp weekend
Studies show that spending time in nature is good for your body and mind. The Akron Children’s department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health recently provided a special summer camp experience for more than 20 kids engaged in services within the department. The goals were simple: fun, fresh air and friendship. Planning the behavioral health camp […]
