The Better Mental Health Show

Is your child anxious or just shy? If you have ever thought about this, you are not alone. A lot people have asked me what the difference is, and also if they are easy to confuse. On today's episode we talk about some of these key differences and and how long certain symptoms need to persist before anxiety can be officially diagnosed. Yes there is a clear difference, but like everything else, the earlier we can determine and help kids identify and work through anxiety, they better they will handle it as they get older. Take a listen, share with your friends, and us know what you think. Related anxiety content.

Eye contact is one of the most important things for humans to learn and practice. Why? Well to start, eyes are designed to be looked at and much can be inferred by simply looking someone in the eyes. While the importance of this is widely known with numerous studies highlighting the benefits, eye contact amongst younger generations is on the decline. On today's show we discuss the importance of eye contact and some strategies we can use to help younger kids practice this important form of communication. Join me for an important episode as we discuss the safety of this rising trend. We reference this article in the episode.

Thankful and Thanksgiving go hand in hand, so on Episode 53 we discuss ways to be more thankful. We live in a fast paced world, and often we don't stop to take stock in all we have and how lucky we actually are. While it is understandable to lose sight of these things, learning to be more thankful will ultimately lead to a more compassionate, empathetic human race. When we are willing to say thank you, we are willing to engage, and show others that we appreciate who they are, why they are here, and what they do for us and our lives. I hope you all enjoy the show, and have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Is Vaping safe? Vaping has been in the news for its association to mysterious string of lung diseases across the country. Over 800 people have now been hospitalized and 8 people have died. Numerous sates have issued bans on related products, and the FDA and CDC are now investigating. With all of this scary information out there and the fact that over 25% of high school students reporting to have vaped, the question everyone has right now is, "Is Vaping Safe?" On today's show we try to answer that question by providing the latest information on what is going on. We will approach the answer from two angles. The first is the general problem, that is, before all of these people started getting sick, was vaping a good idea? The second topic we discuss is the new problem and why all of these people are getting so sick, and so rapidly. Is it just people that vape nicotine? Is marijuana involved? What about CBD? Join me for an important episode as we discuss the safety of this rising trend. We reference this article in the episode.

Communication is key to living a healthy, mentally strong life. On Episode 116 we talk about why communication is so important and ways to improve yours.