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“Smart” Ways of Managing Anxiety

By Heather Miller, MSW, LCSW, Youth First, Inc. Sometimes anxiety happens without much warning. One minute everything is fine. The next minute, “what- ifs” can become all consuming. Typically, teens and adults have…

Fidgets: They Are Not Just Toys

By Lisa Glahn, MSW, LSW, Youth First, Inc. From time to time, we all have the need to burn off energy; some more than others. Personally, I tend to click my pens, bounce my legs, and tap my feet. Sometimes I am not…

Coping with Traumatic Events: One Year After Evansville’s House Explosion

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By Lori Powell, MSW, LSW, Youth First, Inc. As I prepared for my school day on August 10, 2022, the sun was shining and the temperature was warm. I was excited to greet students with the last names starting with K-Z at Vogel Elementary…

Improving Your Family’s Emotional Communication

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By Camryn Cater, MSW, LSW, Youth First, Inc. Emotional communication is a key component in our lives. It helps us form relationships and make connections with family, friends, coworkers, and even strangers. As children learn to emotionally…

Why is Executive Functioning Important?

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By Diane VanCleave, MSW, LCSW, Youth First, Inc. Some say, “If parenting does not feel like white knuckle time, you’re not doing it right.” Parenting has its complexities and challenges, and a parent or caretaker needs to provide…

Trends in Adolescent Mental Health

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By Kelly McClarnon, MSW, LCSW, Youth First, Inc. Since I began working in a school setting, I’ve noticed increasing rates of mental health concerns among adolescents. It’s not just my personal experience; a quick Google search will…

Youth First News & Events

“Smart” Ways of Managing Anxiety

Fidgets: They Are Not Just Toys

Coping with Traumatic Events: One Year After Evansville’s House Explosion

Improving Your Family’s Emotional Communication

Why is Executive Functioning Important?

Trends in Adolescent Mental Health

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