by A Brighter Day | Dec 14, 2022 | Preventing Suicide, Relationships, Stress & Anxiety
With winter break on the horizon and final exams around the corner, it’s no surprise that your teen might be experiencing more stress and anxiety during this time of year. There is a curriculum to cram, deadlines to meet, and pressure to do well on tests before...
by ekallen | Dec 14, 2022 | Letter From Elliot, Stress & Anxiety
‘Tis the season to be merry and not so merry… As parents, we are painfully aware of the flu season, the never-ending Covid season, and the sadness and loneliness adults can feel this time of the year. Did you also know, however, that our teens also rank the winter...
by A Brighter Day | Nov 15, 2022 | Blog, Bullying, Stress & Anxiety
World Kindness Day & Anti-Bullying Awareness Week With World Kindness Day on November 13th and Anti-Bullying Awareness Week taking place between November 14th and 18th, A Brighter Day is acknowledging, celebrating, and bringing awareness to these two special...
by ekallen | Nov 11, 2022 | Blog, Letter From Elliot
You may think that Veterans Day or the U.S. armed forces have nothing in common with your teen, but you’d be very wrong. The only group with more total suicides annually than today’s teens and young adults are our veterans. And many for the same reason…hopelessness....
by A Brighter Day | Nov 2, 2022 | Blog, Stress & Anxiety
During this time of year, it is normal and common to feel an increased level of stress. Some things that can contribute to this include the holidays, finals at school, deadlines at work, and traveling to see family. While a low level of stress can be healthy to...