The start of a new school year is exciting—but for many children, it can also feel overwhelming.

New teachers. New classmates. New routines. Bigger expectations.

While it's normal for children to experience some first-day jitters, ongoing anxiety can make school feel stressful instead of exciting. Some children may struggle to explain what they're feeling, while others show their worries through tears, stomachaches, meltdowns, or refusing to go to school.

Is Video Game Addiction a Real Mental Health Issue?

In counseling, the focus is not on labeling a child as “addicted,” but on understanding how gaming is affecting their functioning.

Mother’s Day can be tender, joyful, painful—or all of those things at once.

It’s a holiday wrapped in ribbons and soft-focus photos, overflowing with images of smiles, flowers, and heartfelt cards. And while that picture is true for some, it doesn’t tell the whole story.

Sudden anxiety or panic attacks can hit out of nowhere, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and out of control. But there’s an easy technique you can use to calm your mind and regain focus: the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding method.

The notion that addiction is solely a matter of choice and self-control is a myth that overlooks the complex interplay of biological, psychological, social and relational factors involved in addiction. Here are several key points that help dispel this myth.

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, OMNI is increasing our ability to meet the increased demand in our communities for critically needed substance use services for adolescents (12 – 18 years) and adults.