iBme is an organization dedicated to bringing mindfulness to teens through retreats that foster inward growth. Here is an interview with one of the teachers at these incredible experiences. Read More
GeekMom Elizabeth discusses the challenges in finding a therapist for her anxiety and depression. Read More
You can’t just order yourself to do what you need to (at least not with executive disfunction): sometimes you have to trick your brain into working properly. Read More
Amy thinks about the settings of her dreams, and how they might relate to her waking life, in her small series on dream symbolism. Read More
Does social media negatively impact the mental health of its users? Looking at the data available, signs point to yes, but there are significant flaws in that research. What can a parent do? Read More
An interview with Evil Genius Mum of GeekMom about why gaming can positively impact the mental health of children. With plenty of recommendations! Read More
‘The Body: A Guide for Occupants’ is a detailed and thorough exploration of the one thing all of us have in common, our bodies. Read More
Dr. Bridgit Goldman explains the important connection between digestive health and brain health for everyone in the family. Read More
Meditating with children is doable and contributes to the well-being of the whole family. Learn the why and how here. Read More
An interview with Kathryn Nicolai on her podcast of bedtime stories for grown-ups, ‘Nothing Much Happens: You feel good, and then you fall asleep.’ Read More
Sleep is essential to be mentally fit. Here are scientifically-backed tips and advice on how to help your teen get the best sleep possible and why. (Plus, they will work for you too!) Read More
The teenage brain goes through phenomenal changes, just like their bodies. In this series on teen mental fitness, GeekMom Rebecca will review a couple of books and go over the latest research on what actually keeps those growing brains healthy. Read More
Amy geeks out about how dream interpretation is neither mystical nor random but instead very personal. Read More
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria means people with ADHD feel hurt more strongly than most people and react more uncontrollably, and there’s not much that can be done about it. Not much, but some. Read More
Preparation is the key to having a good time and being ready for a possible anxiety moment when at conventions. Read More
Many mental conditions have overlapping symptoms, whether neurodiergence or mental illness, and sometimes it can be hard to pinpoint exactly what condition or conditions need to be addressed in a person. Read More
Amy discovers that the phenomenon of “intrusive sleep,” which has hounded her all her life, is actually caused by boredom. Read More
‘The Period Game’ is designed to normalize conversation around menstruation and familiarize players with words like tampon, period, and flow. Kickstarter begins on February 5th. Read More
GeekDad Jules has a new project, ‘Disabled Kitchen and Garden,’ a blog dedicated to educating people about cooking as a disabled person. Read More
Amy explores the traits, at least in her family, that make a person particularly susceptible to being unable to stop video gaming. Read More
