The Behavioral Health Blog with Nikki Shields

Thanksgiving is tomorrow, so I thought we’d talk about our ungrateful little brats, whoops, I mean our little darling angels for a minute. But seriously, kids…

Going to a therapist for medication is like going to a urologist with a broken arm – you’ll probably leave with a referral to another provider but no…

At no point in history have humans had such easy and constant access to news, information, entertainment, and singing goat videos as we do now? Gaming systems, smartphones, tablets, laptops,…

Summer is winding down. Well, it was when I started this post, but it seems that autumn has arrived overnight. The temperature outside is noticeably cooler and pumpkin…

If you want better mental health, there’s no need to completely overhaul your life. Wellness results from taking small steps and maintaining them over time.…

Most of the adults I know have a hard time dealing with big emotions. Watch me try to parent in the grocery store and you’ll witness an…

Picture yourself in the middle of a meltdown. Oh, you don’t have those? Riiiiight. Anyway, you’re losing it, your face is hot, and your hands…

In the past, it was common for homework time at my house to end in tears, yelling, and occasionally, threats of world domination. Fortunately, we’ve all learned…

Another school year is upon us. This is a welcome relief for some and a cause of heartburn for others. Whatever side you’re on, here…

Last week, I tried to convince you that like cake, you need stress in your life. But also like cake, if you don’t have enough…