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Parents, does your child melt down when screen time ends or seem “hooked” on devices? You are not alone. Screens are designed to be highly engaging, and many kids struggle with stopping quickly, especially when they are tired, hungry, or already dysregulated. What’s happening in your child’s brain? When kids use fast paced, high reward media, the brain’s reward system gets a big boost. That includes dopamine pathways tied to motivation and “wanting more.” When the device turn

“I didn’t even know I had postpartum depression until years later.” If that sentence resonates, you’re not alone. Postpartum depression and anxiety often go unrecognized—especially when you’re in the thick of new motherhood. At Think Happy Live Healthy, we offer compassionate, evidence-based support for moms navigating the emotional, mental, and physical weight of this season. Whether you’re struggling to bond, feel overwhelmed, or just not like yourself—we’re here.

First, we want to start off by saying that we are here for you. There is so much uncertainty right now. Countless unanswered questions that just keep popping up. We know many people are angry, confused, and hurting. Trying to navigate all of these changes can feel absolutely overwhelming. Do you feel like your life is this scattered jigsaw puzzle right now? You are not alone. With our government currently experiencing significant changes, it is understandable that individual

All of these podcasts have been recommended by therapists at Think Happy Live Healthy and cover a variety of topics.

Telehealth for mental health care offers a variety of benefits.

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As 2024 begins, our practice has been taking time to reflect on our work, celebrate successes, and discuss ideas for the year ahead. We...

As we celebrate the beginning of a new year, many of us begin to contemplate how we might better ourselves over the next 12 months. ...

Prioritizing your child’s needs is a natural part of being a parent. When you see your child struggling, reaching out for support – for them – is the first choice for many parents and caregivers. While seeking therapy for your children is a wonderful and practical step to take, scheduling therapy for yourself may be just as important and impactful. A recent study, looking at parental and caregiver mental health, supported previous research showing that parents who promote

Photo by Paige Cody on Unsplash We are now fully immersed in fall and there are so many ways to celebrate the season. If you have ever...

With the fall semester underway, we want to give a shoutout to our college students. Whether you are a new freshman or a graduating...

Aside from some "typical" ways to get more energy such as exercise, coffee, etc, what some people may be surprised to think about is that fatigue, especially when its part of a cycle can be a symptom of depression or anxiety. My clients that are depressed or anxious almost always complain about fatigue as well. What does this mean? Just because you're tired doesn't mean you are depressed or anxious, but it's something to be curious about. A quote comes to mind that is helpful