As an AiT Contributor and as someone who was been through a fair share of mental health issues since childhood, I am very aware that this was not just something that I was going through alone. My parents and other family members were also often brought along for the ride. Because of this, my parents have learned quite a bit about the mental health field and how they can best … [Read more...]
What I’ve Learned from Anxiety and Depression
My journey to mental health has been a long and harrowing experience, and strangely enough, sometimes rewarding. My fight with anxiety started before I could really even comprehend that I had anxiety. My dad worked in Manhattan as a computer technician, and I would worry about him at work almost every day, calling him on the hour. Then 9/11 happened; not being able to reach … [Read more...]
Parents of Special Needs Kids Offer Parenting Advice
NEWSOK , the Oklahoman, June 12, 2012 At some time in their lives, most parents will question themselves, wondering if they are doing everything “right.” Am I mom enough? Was my child breast-fed long enough? Am I strict enough or too strict? Am I helping my child live up to his or her emotional and intellectual potential? And most parents will, at some point, find … [Read more...]