For many people the holiday season is an exciting and enjoyable time full of festivities, gatherings and merriment, but for many the holiday season leads to increased stress and can amplify feelings of sadness, depression, anxiety, grief and loneliness. The holidays can be difficult for people who find themselves struggling in their personal lives or…
Our partners at Greater Nashua Mental Health and members of Save the Children Action Network are hosting a thoughtful conversation about child and youth mental health. Tuesday, October 4th from 6-8 at Souhegan High School, 412 Boston Post Rd. Amherst, NH. The event will feature youth advocate and high school students Mia F. and Erin M.,…
Everyone deserves a compassionate, equitable, effective mental health response during a crisis. It’s here! 988, the new 3-digit number for mental health, substance use and suicide crises is available nationwide for calls and text. What to expect when you contact 988: you’ll be connected to a Lifeline network crisis center a trained crisis counselor will…
This is a great article written by Lindsay Murphy, the Associate Director of Child, Adolescent & Family Services, on the importance of physical activity and PLAY for mental wellness, especially for children and youth. Click HERE to read her article (Physical Activity, Play and Mental Health; They are Related) in the Sunday Nashua Telegraph from…
During times of community or world-wide crisis it’s easy to assume that young children don’t know what’s going on. But one thing’s for sure — children are very sensitive and tuned in to how their parents are feeling and the things they’re talking about. Children can sense when their parents are really worried, whether they’re…
Finding the right support isn’t always easy and knowing where to start is often the hardest part. As a result, the NH Children’s System of Care (CSoC) has assembled this statewide list of ways to get help with topics ranging from pandemic mental health and special education to art therapy, counseling services for youth and…
On average 1 in 5 women worldwide struggle with maternal mental health disorders. Maternal mental health disorders are much more than the baby blues and consist of varied mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD and feelings of isolation. But you are not alone! The US Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) is…
*updated 3/28/2023 In 2021, New Hampshire’s Child Advocacy Centers provided services to over 2000 NH children and their families, conducted over 1500 forensic interviews, and provided families with over 2000 referrals for behavioral health and specialized medical services to help children who have experienced abuse HEAL, SURVIVE, and THRIVE!! Prevention is key to ending the…
As a parent, are you comfortable allowing your children to express their big feelings? Do you rush to shut down their anger, for fear that you, or they, will lose control? Do you perceive anger to be a negative emotion? Most of us are uncomfortable with anger and haven’t been given the tools to work…
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Our mental health affects how we think, feel, and act, and also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood, into adolescence, and through adulthood. Our partners at Greater Nashua Mental…