In a time when mental health challenges among youth are on the rise, the Cynthia Parker Matthews Family Foundation is stepping up with transformative support for Akron Children’s. The foundation’s $1.5 million pledge establishes the Behavioral Health Faculty Research Program, aimed at advancing understanding of how mental health conditions develop, their community impacts and optimal […]
Thinking bigger for behavioral health: How Peg’s Foundation is transforming pediatric mental health care
When serious mental illness struck Burt and Margaret “Peg” Morgan’s son, Dave, it upended their lives. Diagnosed with schizophrenia, Dave spent much of his time in treatment facilities, facing disruptions that even the family’s resources could not prevent. In response, the Morgans founded the Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation, now known as Peg’s Foundation, with the […]
Tips to prepare mentally for pregnancy – and beyond
Preparing for pregnancy is not only about making sure your body is in the best physical shape possible. It’s also about making sure you’re mentally and emotionally ready for this new chapter in your life. Bringing a new baby into your family is a big change. And many women can develop mental health challenges like […]
Learn the signs of postpartum depression and how to get help
In the fourth trimester — the first 3 months after birth — babies go through an enormous amount of change and growth as they adjust to life outside the womb. But what about you, baby’s mom? The fourth trimester doesn’t just present change and adjustments for your baby. A mom’s body and mind also change […]
How to talk to your children when news is scary
Recent natural disasters, mass shootings and international conflicts in the news can have a profound effect on kids. Mental health experts at Akron Children’s offer these tips to help parents handle these difficult conversations and provide reassurance.
Why kids want the last word
Having the last word is a common desire for children and adults alike. For children, it’s often an effort to exert control in a situation where they feel they don’t have control. Parents, however, may see this behavior as defiance or disrespectful. Geoffrey Putt, PsyD, ABPP, pediatric psychologist at Akron Children’s, reminds parents that if children […]
