Lois and John Orr Family Behavioral Health Center

Anxiety and Depression

• Akron Children's to begin making AI-based mental health app available to patients
• Akron Children's Hospital, Woebot Health team up to launch mental health app for teens
• Dealing with back-to-school stress and anxiety
• Behavioral Health: Meet the Horvat Family
• Is your child just moody or truly depressed?
• What is the difference between anxiety and stress?
• What are the signs of depression in children and teens?
• How can I help when my child is dealing with depression?
• How can I help my child with depression while they are waiting for an appointment?
• How can we help kids and teens suffering from anxiety?
• How much anxiety is normal before treatment is needed?
• Parents, experts warn about dangers of social media as kids head back to school
• When a child's anxiety is affecting their sleep
• Handling a child's test anxiety
• Shopping, anxiety mark the start of the new school year
• Dealing with grief in children and teens
• Your child's anxiety level and when to seek help
• Signs of possible depression in children

Behavioral Health And Nutrition

• Children sneaking food
• Anxiety related to eating habits
• Appropriate portions of food
• Children keep asking for junk food
• Eating while watching devices
• Good foods vs. bad foods
• How to guide children to have healthy eating habits
• Mood and food
• Motivation and commitment devices
• Research on motivating children
• Routines help children eat healthier
• Setting up for successful diets at home
• Simple ways to exercise for your health
• Subtle habits that lead to unhealthy diets
• Teens sneaking food
• The Healthy Active Living program
• Ways to handle a picky eater

Substance Abuse Disorders

• Three most commonly abused substances
• Children with depression and anxiety may turn to substances to cope
• Risk factors for developing a substance use disorder
• Lock up the liquor when throwing a home party with teens
• Understanding drug terms used by your child
• Asking your child what they know about drugs and alcohol
• Talking to kids about a possible substance use disorder
• What is Substance Use Disorder (SUD)?
• Finding marijuana in your child's room
• When and how do I begin talking to kids about drugs and alcohol
• Setting expectations for teens and school parties
• Talking to your children about a family history of substance use disorders
• Discussing your nicotine use with your kids
• When your child is defensive or dishonest about substance use
• How to be a "curious questioner" with your child about suspicious behavior
• Getting a substance abuse disorder assessment for your child
• What should you do if find a substance in your child’s room?
• Resources for children diagnosed with a substance use disorder
• Substance use disorder is developing earlier in today’s adolescents
• What to do if your child comes home drunk or high
• Providing teens with guardrails for their freedom
• Balancing safety and freedom when talking to teens about substance abuse
• Teen binge drinking in high school and college
• Keep conversations with teens open and real
• How do I know my child has a substance use disorder?

Other Behavioral Health Concerns

• Psychologist offers tips for navigating discussions with children about political ads
• Helping kids deal with bullying as they return to school
• Getting your child to sleep through the night
• Managing stress after baby arrives
• Hypnosis and child psychiatry
• Kids and imaginary friends
• When is my child ready for a digital device?
• When should I give my child a cell phone?
• What social media guardrails should I set for my child?
• How much screen time should kids have?
• How can I help my child deal with cyberbullies?
• Stalling at bedtime
• Why psychologists are involved with chronic pain management
• Keeping siblings from falling through the cracks
• Helping the child that says, "You don't understand!"
• Helping children fall asleep on their own
• Cultivating resiliency in children
• Consistent bedtime routines help children sleep
• Screen time
• The defiant child
• Kids and activities
• Understanding and preventing bullying
• Reassurance and communication are the keys to resolving childhood fears
• Child mental health issues can go unnoticed
• News of school shootings can have a traumatic impact on children
• Expert offers advice for talking to children about traumatic events
• Helping children deal with negative thoughts

• What's Worrying America's Kids
• 20% of Teens Have Mental Illness; Only 20% Seek Help
• 5 Ways to Beat the Stress of Competition
• 5 Ways to Help Kids Deal with Stress
• Explaining Scary News to Kids
• 99 Healthy Coping Skills
• Having Open and Meaningful Conversations with Kids and Teens
• TikTok Trends: Keeping Kids Safe
• Encouraging Words for Kids
• Ways to Help Build Resilience in Kids
• Words of Empowerment for Family Caregivers
• Every Day is Suicide Prevention Day
• Feelings and Coping Skills Puzzles
• Mental Health Book Recommendations
• Recommended Mental Health Apps
• Store It Safe -- Prevent Suicide
• The Trevor Project - information & support to LGBTQ + young people 24/7
• In crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor 24/7
• Feeling depressed? Text CONNECT for free 24/7 help
• Let's Talk Feeling Catcher
• For teens: 10 Ways to Manage Everyday Stress