by emily.smith@karlasmithbehavioralhealth.org | Aug 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
Dear Friends, Yesterday’s horrific tragedy was not just another news brief that flashed across the iPhone screen. For many, this one hit hard. The words “Church,” and “students” ignited a different fear for some, although violence in places of worship is certainly not...
by fourcegroup | Aug 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
School starts again in about a week here in O’Fallon. The back-to-school shopping is in full swing, the stores are packed with stressed out kids and parents, and teachers and school administrators are working hard to get ready. As a therapist, this time always causes...
by fourcegroup | Jan 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
When one person experiences a mental health crisis, its impact reverberates throughout their entire family. Mental illness, including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, post-traumatic stress, and other emotional and behavioral issues, affect the family system and...
by fourcegroup | Aug 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
Back to school transitions bring many stressors for children, teens, parents, and teachers. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, school refusal and struggles related to school attendance have become a worsening mental health crisis. Each Fall, the shift from relaxed summer...
