There’s hope on the horizon for the thousands of Ohio parents raising children with complex behavioral health and developmental disorders. OhioRISE (Resilience through Integrated Systems & Excellence), a new specialized managed care program through Ohio Department of Medicaid, will offer care coordination and new services not currently available in Ohio. Another goal of the program […]
3 things you can do now to help your child’s mental well-being
As COVID-19 continues to alter everyday routines and social dynamics, studies are finding the mental stress, or feelings of isolation, fear, anxiety and depression, brought on by the pandemic are also impacting the mental well-being of children. The good news is that although we have to wait for a COVID-19 vaccination, we don’t have to […]
Teenage blues vs. depression: How to tell the difference
Being a kid isn’t easy business. Adolescents and teens face new challenges and social pressures often. Not to mention, their growing bodies are changing rapidly, which may cause feelings of sadness or frustration due to the hormonal changes associated with puberty. Add to that the COVID-19 pandemic, which has cancelled many of our kids’ favorite […]
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