What a great way to de-stress from the tests!! PMHS, PMHS PTA, and Pelham Together Youth Council organized some much-needed time with the most adorable dogs on Thursday, May 11th. Lulu, Addie, and Minka were so lovable! We look forward to doing this again in the future!
Read MoreThere is plenty of research on the connection between gratitude and happiness—some of those experts and studies are found in this article, Giving Thanks Can Make You Happier, published by Harvard Health Publishing.
Read MoreHow do we “bottle up” hope? With so many things in the news that are hard to hear, hard to process, and hard to talk about with our kids, I think we all need a way to bottle up hope to make it easier to move forward. After our schools were closed last Friday and yet one more person in my circle was affected by Covid, I felt myself giving up hope…
Read MoreDid you know that Pelham Together’s Mental Health committee connects families to local mental health providers who are vetted, affordable and individually matched to the family’s needs? In 2021, we’ve matched over 50 families to therapists for child, adult, couples and family therapy.
Read MoreSummerFest 2021 was a GREAT SUCCESS!! The Dog Parade, tie dye, the live music with all our Pelham teen bands, the Thrive class, the Rowing class, lawn games, and the adult-only beer garden to end the day were FUN for everyone.
Read MorePanic is a terrible feeling, but there is hope for dealing with this challenge (whether for you, a friend, loved one, or family member) and I’ll describe the first steps that you can take in this article.
Read MoreThis brochure is full of helpful coping skills you can try when you’re feeling overwhelmed. Doing one or two of the things in this brochure can keep stress under control now, so you can sort out the bigger issues later.
Read MoreWith all of the uncertainty about whether colleges will have live classes and whether they’ll even have students back on campus, students – and parents – are feeling anxious about the fall semester. For freshmen who will be living on campus, there’s the added anxiety of starting a new school, of living with a roommate you barely know, and of trying to make friends. Homesickness may also be an issue. And, unfortunately, college is a period where many young adults begin to experience mental health issues for the first time.
Read MoreLearn to identify cognitive distortions — negative thinking patterns that can have significant impacts on our emotions, behaviors, and world views — and to change them.
Read MoreThe Youth Mental Health Project is a grassroots nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate, empower, and support families and communities to better understand and care for the mental health of our youth.
Read MoreEven before a relationship reaches its crisis point, seeking professional guidance in the form of online couples counseling can help.
Read MoreCovid-19 is, to put it mildly, wreaking havoc on our mental health, and on our relationships. The brutal combination of uncertainty, isolation, forced togetherness, financial stress, lack of childcare help and limitation on our activities can feel overwhelming.
Read MoreAs the pandemic continues, many people are starting to worry about mental health as much or even more than physical health.
Read MoreTeens can be so impressive with the ways they find to cope. This article celebrates them and offers thoughts on how to help nudge that along for those who need it.
Read MoreAt this extremely difficult time managing anxiety and stress levels during the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be looking for mental health support for yourself or a loved one. Once you decide, you may be concerned about the cost. Pelham Together has researched a number of provider options in lower Westchester County, including the insurance they accept.
Read MorePelham Together is proud to bring this interview with Dr. Gus Haracopos to our community.
Read MoreFollow these tips to open up dialogue and strengthen your relationship with your adolescent son.
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