School may be out, but your childās emotions donāt take a vacation. Legacy Community Health keeps school-based health therapy and pediatric services available all summer ā plus, we offer convenient telehealth visits that fit your familyās busy schedule. Legacy delivers holistic care that goes beyond the basicsācombining expert support, family-focused resources, and a safe place …
Category Archives: Mental Health Mondays
Becoming a mom is often portrayed as a joyful experience, but the reality can be quite different. By Ashley Guidry, Communications Associate Pregnancy and early motherhood naturally come with their share of worries ā after all, no one said it was easy. The journey to becoming a new mom is packed with challenges that can …
By Kristina Delhomme, DirectorāTherapy Services Having a new baby is supposed to be a joyous time. Unfortunately, many families do not get the opportunity to enjoy this time to the fullest. Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) such as postpartum depression and anxiety can dim the light of the joy a newborn brings. This is …
By Barrett White Each week, Legacy brings you health news, tips, and patient stories. Now that weāre a week into 2019, we took a look back on what you enjoyed the most based on your likes, shares, click-throughs, and comments. Here are a few of your favorite stories from 2018. 1. Seven Ways to …
By Carolina Boyd A new year is fast approaching and with itāthe promise of a fresh start. January 1st of each year provides us with a chance to cast out the clutter and regrets of the old year. As is often tradition, many of us will make New Yearās resolutions to welcome in 2019. āPeople …
By Carolina Boyd For many the holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, but the season can also be stressful. According to the American Psychological Association, 38 percent of people say their stress level increases during the holiday.Ā Unrealistic expectations, financial pressures and excessive time commitments are common stressors.Ā Fortunately there are ways …
By Carolina Boyd, Communications Associate Itās not unusual for most of us to turn to our primary care doctor when we get sick with a cold or hurt our backs. Now, medical doctors are becoming the first stop for mental health services according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Primary care physicians provide about …
Jessica Ramirez has struggled with depression much of her life, but outside of school counselors, she never had the opportunity to seek professional treatment. āMy older family members donāt believe in this stuff, so it kind of makes you not believe in it,ā she says. For her family, imbalances and uncertainty should be addressed with …
Legacyās Director of Therapy Services, Roma Bhatt, explains how to talk to your kids about grief. Check out her helpful tips in this video.
By Sean Barrett, Registered Dietitian Itās no secret that a healthy diet is good for you but did you know it can also be good for your mental health? There is a growing evidence that the food we eat is strongly connected to our behavior and emotions.Ā While there is no specific diet that has …