Here are seven practices that you can do with young children, to help bring mindfulness into your home.
Via Brenda Bentley, Bobby Dillard, Dr. Amy Fuller
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Carla Cruz's curator insight,
October 28, 2019 1:12 AM
R: The source is found on an organizational website which specializes in education reform, this increases reliability as it highlights expertise on the educational system due to extensive research on the specific advocacy for improved education.
A: The source mentions a few "facts" found in various studies but fails to mention the studies. meaning it does not account for the validation of said statements. It can be said that the observations are trusted if specific examples were provided, which there is not. The source speaks from an outside point of view, they themselves are not current students in todays "technological generation". V: The source contains vested interest in that it is an educational reform organization, meaning the more people who read and agree with the articles presented changes, the more exposure the article gains and potential to actually change educational policies is obtained. E:The source contains specialized knowledge in that it explicitly begins with "here are a few facts" and the situation does demand it because without said evidence many parents or students whom read the article would not be convinced of the effect technology has on education, both good and bad. N: The article contains neutrality in that it mentions "regardless of personal opinions" yet it proceeds to outbalance the bad effects of technology in education to the good ones as it constantly mentions mental illness associated with a rise in technology use, the author also includes a correlation which is not reliable evidence because it does not necessarily mean that there is cause and effect between technological use increase and mental health issues.
Jared Solovei's curator insight,
December 15, 2019 4:20 PM
The use of social media by teens seems to be correlated with poor mental health. The reasoning behind this has to do with the endless influences and standards that younger people are being exposed to. People flaunting their beauty and wealth leads to feelings of inadequacy in teens. The emphasis on social acceptance inherent to being a teenager leads to false ideas of how people should look and act in order to be happy.
Joshua Gopin's curator insight,
October 13, 2023 9:41 AM
In short, this article asks a crucial question of, "how are mental health related issues different from previous generations" and "what does this mean for teenage mental health?" The greatest difference in today's generation is the availability of screens and the social media applications that gaze upon these screens. For example, Matthew Lynch, writer of this article, states that 90% of teens have social media and teens spend roughly nine hours a day on the internet. Not only can this effect an individuals' mental health (body image, comparison), it can effect dopamine levels which can rewrite what an individual defines as fun, exciting, or satisfying. Technology, and the access to technology, only accelerates feelings of anxiety and depression. So, is it truly worth it for teens to have access to iPads and ChromeBooks in school at such a developmental stage of their lives?
Overall, this article is an incredibly useful example of how we need to adapt to change as the world progresses. Through critical thinking, problem-solving, and factual information, Matthew Lynch provides great insights on the current state of mental health in 2023 for teens and young adults. |
Jennifer Lynn's curator insight,
January 11, 2016 7:06 AM
It is often stated that children of anxious parents are more prone to have anxiety disorder. Why is it so? Is anxiety genetic? If you want to get this answer, click on the link: http://bit.ly/1VYO2T8
Reyna Mendez's curator insight,
April 10, 2017 12:48 PM
In this article the reader learns methods on ways to prevent passing on Anxiety to their future kids. It states that therapy and a change of parenting skills can help prevent anxiety or any sort of anxious feelings. What a lot of people do not know is Anxiety can be treatable.If you find ways that can help you. I myself have Anxiety. I was diagnosed when I was only 6 years old. I went through very traumatic events in my life and it led to me being diagnosed with Anxiety. I remember feeling different from the other kids because in any moment of the day I would have an attack, it is like I was triggered. I was scared every time. As I got older I began to take pills that eased my attacks or mood swings. As my senior year of high school came I stopped taking those pills because I felt as if I did not have a need to take them anymore. I found my own methods to prevent my attacks. I noticed I only receive them if I am in a position I am certainly uncomfortable with. I get them if I am in a room with an overcrowd of people, if I do not feel safe, if I am scared or nervous. I literally can get them at any time of the day. What I do to prevent them is I just simply have someone hold onto me hug me tight, I begin to count backwards and just breathe as slowly as possible. Once I start having a family I feel as if I will use these methods to help them if they happen to have Anxiety.
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