76 Posts by: "One In Five Minds"
Here are a few simple steps you and your family can take to rethink your child’s schedule, establish a new home routine and minimize impact on your productivity.
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Your inbox is likely filled with too much COVID-19 advice to absorb, so we narrowed things down to 10 key points from various expert resources, including an excellent webinar recorded by My OCD Care.
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Despite all the opportunities to be selfish, COVID-19 is uncovering a deep caring for those around us. Across the planet, everyone is working together to resolve this crisis and, next door to me, a family is keeping an eye out for their neighbors.
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Children often have difficulty adjusting to transitions. Luckily, you can reduce the stress of adjusting to a new school year by adding some light structure to your child’s summer schedule.
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While social media does have some positive influences on society, including allowing us to connect more easily with friends and family, it also has potential negative impacts, especially on kids.
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Many parents are familiar with Individual Education Plans (IEPs), which are an important part of the school day for…
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Sometimes in all our efforts to raise awareness and advocate for our kids, adults forget that young people themselves have tremendous power to change their worlds and the lives of those around them.
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Since ADHD is one of the most common mental health disorders in young people, and marijuana is one of the most commonly used illegal substances, it’s no surprise there is cross-over between the two.
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The 85th Legislative Session in Texas was busy when it came to mental health. This was a result of a
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We are proud to introduce "Children’s Mental Health: A Guide for Parents," a free handbook specifically designed to help parents understand their child’s mental illness and support them on a journey toward mental health.
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Elizabeth McIngvale was diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder at the age of 12 and discusses OCD from her unique position as a patient AND a psychologist.
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During the month of May – Mental Health Awareness Month – those in the know turn their manicures into Maynicures. What’s the difference? A Maynicure features four…
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As someone who is concerned about children’s mental health, you know that good and timely information is critical for parents when it comes to their child’s future and…
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Our faith leaders - pastors, priests and rabbis - are in a unique position to be the first line of defense when confronting mental illness. Speaking at the recent
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There are people in our lives and communities that we assume always have it together, all of the time. From the impeccable PTA volunteers at our children’s…
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It's critical to determine if what our children are experiencing is part of the normal range of back-to-school nerves, or indicative of a larger mental health problem.
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San Antonio Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) is a local initiative to improve the way law enforcement and the community respond to people experiencing mental health crises.
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As parents, we know that our summers looked different from those of our children. Hustling our kids to different activities and camps isn’t allowing them to blossom in the ways we might hope.
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Parental intuition is a powerful force; one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Imagine if you instinctively knew something was wrong with your child, but everywhere you…
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As parents of tweens and teens, we must have so many challenging conversations with our children. We talk to them about the dangers of smoking, alcohol and drugs. We speak…
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To recognize Mental Health Awareness Month, One in Five Minds is introducing Pinwheels for Change. The colorful and vibrant pinwheels are no ordinary pinwheels,…
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We all have an intrinsic idea that the health of mind has an important correlation to the well being of the physical self. Even with this seemingly recognized connection, medical health care and mental health care have historically been separated.
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The old adage “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me,” is simply not true. Words are powerful. Use the right ones and you can make a great…
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If you’re asked to name a movie character with a mental illness, what example pops into your mind?Whoever you pick, chances are the character isn’t portrayed in…
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Our previous post introduced you to the Yes Waiver, the State sponsored program for children and adolescents…
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When a child or teen has a mental disorder, it doesn’t just affect the diagnosed, but all members of the family, and all aspects of family life. And if the mental health…
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.When people bring up the subject of public schools, the most often discussed topics revolve around academic standardization, teacher accountability and…
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Over the last few months, we’ve brought to light the lack of emergency psychiatric care options for children in Bexar County. (Please see
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People living with mental illness often say the stigma and discrimination associated with their illness can be worse than the mental illness itself.So what…
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One in Five Minds is hosting a series of Community Conversations on Children’s Mental Health throughout San Antonio. The first one will be held August 11 at…
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Virginia State Senator Creigh Deeds was the keynote luncheon speaker at Claritycon2015 in San Antonio, Texas on June 18, 2015.Virginia State Senator…
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With three kids who suffer from mental illness, Trudy and her husband Toby are setting an amazing example of practical wisdom to help their children succeed and to instill strong values in them.
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The sad part of society, according to Judge Nelson Wolff, is that we make things worse for people with mental illness.Wolff was one of the featured speakers during…
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Clarity Child Guidance Center, sponsor of the advocacy campaign One in Five Minds, held a press conference May 6, 2015, during National Children’s Mental Health…
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“I am not giving up. I am not throwing in the towel. And I am going to continuously share my family’s story!” said Justice Luz Elena Chapa.Chapa was one of the…
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month and One in Five Minds is raising awareness of the important role mental health…
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Living away from home for the first time, making new friends and handling the rigors of coursework can make the transition to college difficult for any student. Add in an existing mental illness and the challenge is even harder.
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When a child has ADHD, their brain is working overtime, all of the time. A key symptom is difficulty in calming down, because their brain is overcompensating for the complex processing that is taking place.
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Our article from April 6 shared compelling information from a recent survey that…
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With nearly 130 years of service to the community, Clarity Child Guidance Center has gained a considerable understanding of children’s mental health. We also understand…
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Teresa was a lively child. She liked to play with her dolls and make up adventurous stories to…
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It is fun to have fun but you have to know how. - Dr. SeussIs there any sound…
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If you’re reading this, odds are you have a child in your life that you love deeply. You may be…
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The following are some of the warning signs that a child may be struggling with mental illness.
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Shortly after 911, Officer William Kasberg’s department was called to a week-long class about…
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One in Five Minds is pleased to present the luncheon speaker for Claritycon2015 –…
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One in Five Minds collaborated with TEDxSanAntonio to present this unique children's mental health event on September 13, 2014.
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“As a community, we would never allow a child with a broken arm to go untreated, or wait three…
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Kathy Cunningham passed away in November 2013. She was a registered nurse, certified addictions…
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Our new One in Five Minds t-shirt is an attractive way to show your support for children's mental health! This unisex shirt is made of 100% cotton and available…
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Soad Michelsen, MD, president and senior medical director of Southwest Psychiatric Physicians, presents a Case Study of a Child with Mental Illness.
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What’s the scariest part about Halloween? It continues to stigmatize people struggling with…
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An enthusiastic crowd of attendees left the TEDxSanAntonio Children’s Mental Health Salon - Where are the Casseroles?, equipped with reminders, resources, and recipes to assist families and children struggling with mental illness.
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"Suicide is complex. There are almost always multiple causes, including psychiatric illnesses, which may not have been recognized or treated. However, these illnesses are treatable."
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We’re excited to collaborate with TEDxSanAntonio on a unique children's mental health event this fall. It's called the TEDxSanAntonio Salon on Children's Mental Health - Where Are The Casseroles?
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Children may already be exhibiting symptoms of mental illness before entering school, but the stress, anxiety, and relational challenges schools create may contribute to or intensify those symptoms.
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If you’re like most people, you have the desire to help, but often don’t know where to begin.…
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Each day, thousands of young people contending with a mental illness wake up and go quietly…
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We like to tell stories. Long before technology streamlined our communication to texts, posts,…
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“Share your story” was one of the themes of the morning as we celebrated the one year anniversary…
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A campaign like One in Five Minds is introduced to create awareness and encourage…
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While others enjoy the fun and festivities, a child struggling with depression or anxiety can feel conflicted and stressed during the holidays.
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In this TEDxSanAntonio Children's Mental Health Salon talk, Dr. Polanco shares how not seeing the clinical background first, helped her to first see another side of this beautiful little girl.
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On October 14, One in Five Minds hosted “A Conversation with Liza Long.” Liza is an…
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On a cool October evening, nearly 200 people gathered to hear a parent’s perspective on raising…
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The biggest reason many teens don’t talk to their parents about their suicidal thoughts is their perception that their parents would “freak out.” Would you?
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For a child contending with a frenemy, the impact on their mental health can be even more severe, including anxiety and low self esteem, which can begin to affect family relationships.
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Bullying is a frequent and unwelcome part of childhood and adolescence, and can have a negative impact on a child’s mental health. What do you do when you suspect your child is being bullied or bullying others?
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Untreated, a child struggling with a mental illness may affect community costs by emergency room visits, juvenile justice actions and school disruption.
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Popular film critic Roger Ebert died in April after a long struggle with cancer. He was 70…
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Words With Friends is one of the more popular game apps. This post is about a different…
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On March 28, the San Antonio community took One giant leap toward increasing access to mental health treatment for kids and their families with the launch of…
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Why One In Five Minds? If you’ve reviewed the One In Five Minds website,…
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The special launch event for One in Five Minds took place on Thursday, March 28, 2013,…
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