Was, Is, Could Be with Elizabeth Russell

LGBTQ

Bullying in children and teenagers who identify as LGBTQ and those with disabilities and special health needs.

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= Ac8sIL8mJf8[/embedyt] For children and teenagers to thrive in schools and communities, they need to feel socially, emotionally, and physically safe and supported. A positive sense of self, a secure identity, and relationships with others, is the ultimate goal of adolescence. A school climate which fosters personal growth and

October 27, 2019 24 Comments

The Five Most Common Mental Illnesses in Children and Teenagers

Mental Health

Blog #3: The Five Most Common Mental Illnesses in Children and Teenagers

In Blog #1 and #2 of this series, I talked about mental health, how the brain works, and the effect our current environment and how ACEs (adverse childhood experiences) affects brain growth and development and increases the likelihood of developing a mental illness. We know that 50 percent of

July 1, 2019 14 Comments

“The Anything Goes Project” with Mike Symonds and Tracey Maxfield

Tracey Maxfield: Escaping the Rabbit Hole December 22, 2018 On this episode of Anything Goes Project, we had a sit down with author Tracey Maxfield. She has a passion for this subject and there will be a lot of information in this episode. I must warn you first, this topic

December 23, 2018 No Comments

Awaken Atlanta – All Stars

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November 9, 2019 26 Comments

Loneliness is the Ultimate Poverty by Leah Bisiani MHlthSc., DipBus., RN1., Dementia Consultant

PDF article courtesy of Leah Bisiani [pdf-embedder url=”https://traceymaxfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Loneliness-is-the-Ultimate-Poverty-LB.-March-20183924-1.pdf”] “Uplifting Dementia”: http://shimmeringspirit.wix.com/uplifting-dementia Leah Bisiani is a highly skilled registered nurse/dementia consultant, having completed her Masters in Health Science/dementia stream, and Diploma in Business/Frontline Management, with more than 30 years’ experience in aged /dementia specific care. After completing her Registered Nurse training

May 10, 2018 No Comments

Children, Teens & Young Adults Mental Health

#9: What happens when mental illness in children/teenagers is left untreated

According to the World Health Organization: “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity. Mental health is an integral part of this definition” (WHO, 2019). Recent statistics reveal that 1 in 5 children/teenagers have a mental disorder/illness, yet

August 12, 2019 26 Comments

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