Mental Health Insight
Early Childhood Mental Health Month: Building Emotional Bonds
By: Daisy Surjo Vergara, LMHC Early Childhood Mental Health Month highlights the emotional well-being of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Supporting young children and nurturing early emotional connections is not just a professional commitment; it’s a passion I...
The Importance of Cultural Awareness in Counseling Practices
By: Lourdy Joseph, B.S., Clinical Intern, 2024 The Importance of Cultural Awareness in Counseling Practices is essential for providing effective and compassionate care. Culturally sensitive treatment in counseling involves recognizing and integrating a client’s...
Men’s Mental Health: A Call to Action
By: Ohana Behavioral Health Team Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, also known as Movember, is a time to highlight an issue that often goes unnoticed. While men are encouraged to grow mustaches this month to raise awareness, the real message goes far deeper—men’s...
Back-to-School Anxiety: How Family Counseling Can Help Navigate School Stress
By Nicholaus Erber-LaPierre, Clinician and Clinical Director Now that fall is here and school is well underway, many families are experiencing a surge of stress and anxiety. As the shift from relaxed summer days to busy school routines occurs, even the most resilient...
World Gratitude Day: Leveraging Gratitude for Wellness: Lessons from Ohana Behavioral Health
By: Ohana Behavioral Health Team and Daisy Surjo Vergara, LMHC, RPT-S, CEO & Founder September 21st is World Gratitude Day. As we celebrate it, we’re reminded of the profound impact that gratitude can have on our lives, our communities, and our mental well-being....
Breaking the Silence: National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
By: Ohana Behavioral Health Team September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, which is a great time to bring attention to a subject that is often shamed and misunderstood. Over a million people are affected by suicide every year, but many still suffer in...
School Readiness: A Guide for Parents and Children
By: Ohana Behavioral Health Team Every family is getting ready for the new school year as summer comes to an end. Whether it’s a child’s first day of kindergarten or returning to a familiar classroom, getting them ready for school is very important. But...
Surviving Summer: Tips for Parents
By Daisy S. Vergara, LMHC Summer is a blast, but it can also be a bit overwhelming for parents trying to keep everyone happy and entertained. Here are some easy tips for surviving summer with kids. 1. Keep a Loose Schedule: Structure is good, but don’t put too...
