This article has been republished with permission. The original article, published on April 16th, 2025, can be viewed here. For more information about Behavioral Health News, please email dminot@mhnews.org. Behavioral health challenges continue to be a pervasive issue that impacts children and their families. According to the 2022-2023 National Survey of Children’s Health, over 25%…
Loneliness is a rapidly growing problem in our modern world. Despite being more connected via social media and the internet, more children and adults are reporting frequent loneliness every year. This is a problem because loneliness has been linked with higher risks of heart disease and stroke. It also impedes our immune system and can…
by Ashley Zultanky, Psy.D. Behavior Therapy Associates | Somerset, New Jersey Our world is dominated by screens; we use our televisions, smart phones, tablets, and even watches to connect us to information and to each other. Given the current pandemic and rapidly changing policies, our screens can be the difference between safety and illness. In…
By: Rory Panter, Psy.D. and Rebecca Schulman, Psy.D., BCBA-D Behavior Therapy Associates | Somerset, New Jersey The last several weeks have resulted in significant changes for families, as parents and children are now spending most of their time together in the home. Many parents are trying to balance work, child-care, and distance learning for their…
What is Social and Emotional Learning? Social and emotional learning is a complex process in which children and adults acquire and utilize skills that are necessary to interact with oneself and others in a positive manner. Core competencies for individuals to learn include managing one’s emotions, setting and achieving positive life goals, establishing and maintaining…