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Giddy

Going Back to School as an Adult? Here's How to Settle in More Easily

In this Giddy article about adult learners returning to the classroom, Dr. Casey Tallent is quoted sharing signs when students should connect with campus mental health services. Dr. Tallent notes that when you're just "feeling off," connecting with campus professionals or support from others is important.
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ABC7 Chicago

Back to school: How parents can help kids manage stress, anxiety

Dr. Ellen Astrachan-Fletcher sits down with ABC7 Chicago to talk about back-to-school stress and anxiety. In the segment, Dr. Astrachan-Fletcher offers tips for caregivers including how to talk to their child about their feelings and the difference between stress/anxiety and school refusal.
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KPRC Houston

Preventing teacher burnout before school starts

In this KPRC segment, Dr. Anna Brown shares important information for educators returning to the classroom including how to recognize the difference between stress and anxiety, tips for self-care, and preventing burnout.
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HuffPost

The Most Unexpected Sign Someone Is Having Suicidal Thoughts

Dr. Weeks was interviewed for this HuffPost article about the warning signs (and appearance of being happy or carefree) in those who may be suicidal. The article shares what to look for, the difference between suicidality and mania, and how to access support. ​
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WVON

Easing Back to School Anxiety

Dr. Ellen Astrachan-Fletcher was a featured guest on WVON radio for a segment about easing student back to school anxiety.
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Giddy

What Is the Freeze Response to Trauma?

In this piece, Dr. Ellen Astrachan-Fletcher shares insight about the "freeze" response to trauma with Giddy reporter Kate Daniel. The article explores the involuntary response to trauma and how it affects the body, symptoms, how it compares to a fight-or-flight response, and how to overcome it.
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Well + Good

Falling in Love Can Feel Scary—Blame Your Fight-or-Flight Response

In this Well+Good article, Dr. Allison Chase outlines how the emotional feeling of falling in love can elicit the same warning response from your nervous system as a "fight or flight" response. In the article, she discusses how the body responds physically and notes, “We still have the same basic body and biological functions we had 10,000 years ago. Some people's autonomic nervous system falsely activates when they are not in real danger, and they end up experiencing all the same physiological symptoms as if they were.”