Laurel Cook, Author at Wise Institute

Psychosomatic pain in kids – when mental health physically hurts

When a part of our body hurts or does not function properly, we’ll often assume there is an underlying physical […]

Feelings of anxiety, worry and fear are normal at any age, including in childhood. Most of the time, these feelings […]

You’ve probably heard the saying about “waking up on the wrong side of the bed”. When we don’t get enough […]

If you’re part of the lesbian gay, bi, transgender, queer, intersex or asexual (LGBTQIA+) community and find yourself struggling with […]

Having a new baby can be both an exciting and challenging time for parents. Between sleepless nights, changes in hormones, […]

Feeling anxious, worried and fearful from time to time is a normal part of life. However, if anxiety is overwhelming, […]

Chances are you’ve heard of the term “mindfulness” – but what exactly is it, and is it something you should […]

Music is a powerful thing for us humans. It brings people together, evokes memories and entertains us. Music can make […]

As the COVID-19 pandemic began to unfold, businesses and employees alike had to rapidly adapt to working remotely. Many of […]

FOMO, or fear of missing out, is the sense that you need to be involved in the social events and […]