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The last year and a half of disruption and uncertainty in this world, have been like no other. Amongst all the chaos and sadness, there are wonderful stories of people supporting each other and quickly adapting, make the most of the situation they have found themselves in. It is gratifying to see how the vast […] More

When words fail you—or your teenager tunes them out—it’s helpful to have someone else’s. “The beauty of books is that kids can be self-reflective, without the anxiety they might feel talking about their own situation,” says Pauline Jordan, Ph.D., a child psychologist in Greenwich, Connecticut. Consider this expert-recommended list a learning library for every age and stage.

The transition to college can be scary. Here's how parents can help.

A true leader will have the ability to spark growth in the people around them.

Despite best efforts to identify patients at greatest risk of developing psychosis, studies suggest that less than one-third of patients ...

Discover your Medicare coverage options and rights around hospital transitions in this slide deck developed for NCOA by the Medicare Rights Center.

Social workers play a key role in the delivery of interdisciplinary health care. However, in the pas...

It is quite normal for children, and adolescents to have some level of stress or anxiety about going back to school or any other institution. This year, fears of getting sick, school safety protocols for COVID-19, or heightened tensions around racism may make the transition even more difficult.

Having a child will change your life. Is a time of happiness and celebration, but it can also bring some challenges. There are many reasons why parents struggle at the beginning – sleep depre…

Welcome! Our channel features Transitions Talks, a web series designed to answer common questions people have about mental health. If you or someone you know...

NorthStar Transitions provides support to teens and young adults struggling with substance abuse, failure to launch and other issues. The firm provides life skills counseling, therapy, intervention, treatment escorting, therapeutic placement consulting and drug/alcohol monitoring to young men and women between the ages of 14 and 25.

Addressing the mental health of children when they change schools and what parents need to look out for.

Chief of pediatrics Dr. Lewis First helps parents cover their concerns with information regarding their child's security blanket or transitional object.

When it Comes to Treatment, 12 (Months) is the Magic Number Contents: The Latest Medical Studies and the 12 Month Milestone Months 1-3: Detox and Primary (Acute) Treatment Detox Primary Care 12-Step Participation New Activities and New Responses to Stress Regular Drug and Alcohol Screening Months 4-12: Stepping Down Through Levels of Care Day Treatment

These facts show why care transitions are so critical, and how the health care system is focusing on improvement.

The practice of business transactions presents greater professional liability risk for attorneys than many other areas of practice, a new analysis revealed

Transitions: being asked to switch from one activity to another is a common trigger for problem behavior like whining, stalling and tantrums.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- It is the time of year where families begin preparing for major family transitions whether their children are moving on to kindergarten, middle school, high school or even college this can be an exciting, yet emotionally charged time for children and parents.
Debbie Karlstrand from The Family Conservancy visited FOX 4 to discuss the importance of making these transitions positive ones for the whole family.