Youth Mental Health

Integrative mental health approaches for children and teens.

Psychopharmacology

Should You Medicate Your Kids?

Kathleen Mackenzie Ed.D., MSW, LICSW, CIMHP on July 25, 2022

Wondering if medication is the answer to your kid's mental health challenge? Asking the right questions could help you decide.

Wondering if medication is the answer to your kid's mental health challenge? Asking the right questions could help you decide.

Sleep

Why Kids Can't Sleep

Kathleen Mackenzie Ed.D., MSW, LICSW, CIMHP on May 25, 2022

Can't get your kids (or yourself) to sleep? Understanding one key concept may help you unlock those ZZZs.

Can't get your kids (or yourself) to sleep? Understanding one key concept may help you unlock those ZZZs.

Sleep

Could Sleep Help End the Youth Mental Health Crisis?

Kathleen Mackenzie Ed.D., MSW, LICSW, CIMHP on March 16, 2022

Kids' mental health is suffering—and inadequate sleep may be largely to blame.

Kids' mental health is suffering—and inadequate sleep may be largely to blame.

Depression

Can’t Pry Your Kids Away from Electronics?

Kathleen Mackenzie Ed.D., MSW, LICSW, CIMHP on February 21, 2022

Worried about your child's overuse of technology? These science-based strategies can help them develop healthier habits.

Worried about your child's overuse of technology? These science-based strategies can help them develop healthier habits.