Depression is the most common mental health issue in the U.S.

Experts believe 20 million people suffer from depression if not more annually.

Depression is more than bad moods and it is not just feeling down or sad from time to time.When the depressive state lasts weeks, months or longer and it impacts ability to function normally it might be depression. A professional needs to make an assessment to determine if it is a depression diagnosis.

Depression can be brought on by life events : stress , grief, negative thoughts, family stress, school stress and any combination of events that can create emotional pain. Losing a dog or a breakup with a girlfriend can bring on depression if not addressed.

There are many types of treatment to address depression. Counseling and therapy as well as biochemical resources.

Playboy founder Hugh Hefner’s eldest son was charged with attacking his girlfriend, a former playmate of the year Claire Sinclaire according to TMZ.

Marston Hefner was arrested earlier in Feb. after allegedly punching and kicking the 2011 Playmate of the Year at the couples apt in Pasadena, California.

Physical abuse is never ok .

Single parenting is a huge issue due the challenges economically of one bread winner and the difficulty in being home with the children and also making a living. This is extremely challenging for parents and youth .

Youth are using drugs and alcohol at a extremely high rate and have not developed emotionally , mentally ,and physically .

Children and teens are being sexualized. Children as young as 5 and 6 or younger are being exposed to sex via : Internet , tv, and more. Children are having sex at age 10 and the concept of childhood is eroding rapidly.

Violence is in everything : tv, video games , movies, etc. Weekly news has a school shooting!

Health is on the decline as exercise and eating habits decline. Video game, tv, and Internet addictions are keeping children stagnant and they are not going outside to play !!! Diabetes, obesity, and more are rising rapidly!!!

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There are a wide array of child behaviors that cause stress and challenges at home and at school.

The first thing a parent should do is have an assessment . The assessment should look at : behaviors, events, family , work, medical, social, school, biological, family communication , grief loss, mental health history and the history of the child from birth till present.

After the assessment an expert that works with children and families will be able to create a plan to address problematic behaviors: ADHD behaviors , hyperactivity, impulsivity ,
In attention , anger, defiance , disrespect , self esteem , communication , parenting skills, mood regulation , stress management , problem solving, coaching , healthy choices, healthy behaviors, and whatever goals the family has for the child.

The good news is that theses behaviors will likely change with some work by the child. Parent, and therapist . A commitment to the process is
important.

Lifeworksaz works in Phoenix Arizona providing counseling and therapy for children, teens, and adults , and families .

Bullying is not a new concept however the consequences have become deadly and dangerous throughout the USA.

Another teen opened fire in a high school cafeteria in a suburban area of Cleveland Ohio today.

According to reports the victimizer killed one and wounded four students that were sitting down eating lunch .

One student reported that the shooter was bullied and was an outcast.

Bullying has to be taken seriously and schools must hand out harsh consequences to prevent the innocent victimization of students that want to receive an education.

Suspension and punishments need to be strong in order to create change a one day suspension is not going to create desired change. Parents must get involved and should be held responsible for creating change in their child.

There are a wide array of tools one can use for anxiety attacks .

Cognitive therapy which involves changing unhealthy thoughts is a very powerful tool for anxiety reduction.

Therapy techniques such as: imagery, progressive relaxation, relaxation techniques are all research based tools that have shown success.

Learning about creating balance and health in life is important as well. Learning mood regulation techniques and stress management will also help with anxiety.

Lifeworksaz provides anxiety therapy anxiety counseling Phoenix Arizona for adults , teens, and children .

Evidence has shown that behavioral and cognitive therapy techniques have assisted individuals that have difficulty controlling anger and rage.

Learning: relaxation techniques , problem solving, healthy communication skills, stress management skills, anger management skills and mood regulation skills is important to learn to feel at peace , calm, relaxed, and in control of your anger .

Lifeworksaz provides anger management counseling Phoenix Arizona .

Learning to manage anger and express it in healthy ways is vital to healthy relationships, employment , school, and your own physical and emotional health.

Stuffing and ignoring anger is one of the worst things one can do. It is important to identify what things are creating your anger. Your thought process can create unhealthy distorted thoughts that create anger.

Cognitive behavioral therapy can help you identify unhealthy thoughts and replace them with healthier thoughts . This process will help reduce stress and anger as well as look at how it impacts other emotions in life.

There are many different tools used in therapy for anger and mood regulation.
The great news is you can manage your stress and anger and have the relationships and happiness you desire!

Lifeworksaz provides anger management counseling Phoenix Arizona , mood regulation counseling, mood regulation therapy , anger management therapy and more in Phoenix Arizona.

Anger is a normal human emotion however it is how anger is managed that makes it healthy or unhealthy.

Some angry children feel that they are missing something they need in life: friends, bio Dad, height, weight , intelligence etc. The child believes he is defective or not ok. The child may believe he is broken or different and not accepted. The bottom line is their is an unhealthy thought process that is impacting their anger and anger outbursts.

Counseling and therapy will help a child identify the source of the anger and how to cope with stress and anger in healthy ways. Therapy will also help a child look at irrational thoughts that are unhealthy . Counseling will help the child problem solve, enhance social skills , improve family communication. Build self esteem, regulate mood . The best approach is to involve the parents do they can improve listening and communication skills that will impact your child’s anger and mood.

Lifeworks Az has a specialization working with children , adolescents , and families with anger management
Anxiety , depression , behavior, social skills , self esteem and more in Phoenix Arizona.