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SUICIDE – WHAT TO WATCH FOR

By Larry Lauvetz, M.A.

There are often signs – it is important to remain vigilant.  ASK THEM!

PERFECTIONISM

By Christopher Nickson, Ph.D

Perfectionism can be defined as a belief that perfection is a possible and necessary achievement. 

DEPRESSION

By Christopher Nickson, Ph.D

No doubt, sports can have a positive impact on your child’s well-being.

HEALTHY CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS

By Francis A. Martin, Ph.D

Children and adolescents change at a fairly rapid rate.

BODY IMAGE

By Francis A. Martin, Ph.D

and Christopher Nickson, Ph.D

SUICIDE
WHAT TO WATCH FOR

PERFECTIONISM

DEPRESSION

HEALTHY CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS

By Larry Lauvetz, M.A.

There are often signs – it is important to remain vigilant.  ASK THEM!

By Christopher Nickson, Ph.D

Perfectionism can be defined as a belief that perfection is a possible and necessary achievement. 

By Christopher Nickson, Ph.D

No doubt, sports can have a positive impact on your child’s well-being.

By Francis A. Martin, Ph.D

Children and adolescents change at a fairly rapid rate.

EFFECTS OF DIVORCE ON FAMILIES

By Francis A. Martin, Ph.D

Divorces can take a catastrophic toll on families — especially children.  Our hearts go out to all affected. 

COACHING AN ATHLETE WITH ADHD

By Larry Lauvetz, M.A.

Learning how ADHD affects the athlete and how medication affects them.

LOSS, GRIEF, CHANGE, AND ADAPTABILITY

By Francis A. Martin, Ph.D

Understanding loss and change.

MEDICATIONS

By Kevin Mays, M.D.

To Medicate or Not to Medicate?

BODY IMAGE

EFFECTS OF DIVORCE ON FAMILIES

COACHING AN ATHLETE WITH ADHD

LOSS, GRIEF, CHANGE, AND ADAPTABILITY

By Francis A. Martin, Ph.D

and Christopher Nickson, Ph.D

Negative body image affects both males and females.  Eating disorders and steroid abuse plague sports at all levels.

By Francis A. Martin, Ph.D

Divorces can take a catastrophic toll on families — especially children.  Our hearts go out to all affected. 

By Larry Lauvetz, M.A.

Learning how ADHD affects the athlete and how medication affects them.

By Francis A. Martin, Ph.D

Understanding loss and change.  These losses are heavy burdens for both adults and youngsters.

HIGH LEVEL COMPETITION STRESS & BURNOUT

By Christopher Nickson, Ph.D

High performance athletes encounter athlete-specific mental health challenges.

HIGH LEVEL COMPETITION

STRESS & BURNOUT

MEDICATIONS

NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA

By Christopher Nickson, Ph.D

High performance athletes encounter athlete-specific mental health challenges.

By Kevin Mays, M.D.

Getting the right medication(s) and exercising the discipline to adhere to and comply with prescribed course of treatment is essential.