MH2013 Capstone Project

  W26-Capstone Consolidate-ULTRA Blog Post #10 Building Resilience in Kids By Dr. Mohamad Bachar Abou Al Shaar   Resilience is the ability to cope with challenges, adapt to difficulties, and recover from setbacks. For children and adolescents, resilience plays an important role in healthy emotional and social development. Life can include stress, disappointment, and unexpected challenges, but resilient children are better able to manage these experiences and continue to grow in positive ways.   Resilience does not mean that children never feel upset or struggle. Instead, it means they are able to handle difficult emotions and situations with support and guidance. According to the American Psychological Association, resilience involves behaviours, thoughts, and actions that can be learned and developed over time. When children build resilience, they develop confidence, problem-solving skills, and emotional strength.   There are several factors that c...

  W26-Capstone Consolidate-ULTRA Blog Post #9 Self-Harm Warning Signs By Dr. Mohamad Bachar Abou Al Shaar   Self-harm is a serious and sensitive issue that can affect children and adolescents. It refers to intentionally hurting one’s own body as a way of coping with overwhelming emotional pain, stress, or difficult feelings. It is important to understand that self-harm is not always a suicide attempt, but it is a clear sign that a young person is struggling and needs support. Recognizing warning signs early can help adults respond in a safe and supportive way.   Young people may engage in self-harm for many different reasons. Some may feel overwhelmed by strong emotions such as sadness, anger, anxiety, or loneliness. Others may experience pressure from school, friendships, or family challenges. When emotions become too intense and difficult to express, some adolescents turn to self-harm as a way to release or manage those feelings. According to the Mayo Clin...