If you’re the parent of a teen, you may have already witnessed enough drama and extreme mood swings to rival an episode of “Real Housewives.” But how do you know if what you’re seeing is typical teenage angst or something more? “Talk to your teen on a regular basis and do the best you can to know what’s going on in their life,” says Dr. Hilary Bowers, Director of Behavioral and Mental Health Services at Children’s Primary Care Medical Group. “By paying attention to their behavior, you will be able to recognize consistent or abrupt behavioral changes which could indicate an issue.” Here are five behaviors that may indicate your teen needs to be evaluated for depression. Dr. Bowers stresses that these symptoms need to occur every day for more than two weeks in a row. “A few bad days does not equal mental illness,” she says. 1. Social withdrawal Note if your teen starts to spend an excessive amount of time alone, losing interest in extracurricular activities and events at home or in s...
Happy holidays! Please be aware of our adjusted office hours for the upcoming holiday season: All CPCMG offices and CPEC will be closed Saturday, December 25 and Saturday, January 1. Remember, our nurse triage line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week; please call your CPCMG pediatrician’s office for more information. The following CPCMG offices will be CLOSED Friday, December 24 and Friday, December 31: SOUTH BAY: CPCMG Centre Medical Plaza, CPCMG Euclid and CPCMG Eastlake EAST COUNTY: CPCMG Alvarado and CPCMG Santee RIVERSIDE COUNTY: CPCMG Hemet, CPCMG Hemet Main, CPCMG Jefferson Temecula, CPCMG Menifee, CPCMG Redhawk, CPCMG Temecula Parkway, and CPCMG Wildomar LA JOLLA REGION: CPCMG Girard NORTH COUNTY INLAND: CPCMG 4S Ranch, CPCMG Fallbrook, CPCMG Scripps Ranch NORTH COUNTY COASTAL: CPCMG Encinitas (closed 12/24 only), CPCMG Carmel Valley (closed 12/31 only) CPCMG La Costa The following CPCMG offices will be OPEN Friday, December 24 and Friday, December 31 fr...
In the United States, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women. World Heart Day is celebrated annually on September 29, to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease. Here are four easy things to do to keep your family’s hearts healthy: Improve eating habits one step at a time. You will more likely stick with it if you make small changes over time. Start by encouraging the family to eat a vegetable at each meal – add kale to morning smoothies, have carrots with your sandwich at lunch and prepare a salad with spinach and cherry tomatoes for dinner. The heart is a muscle and it needs exercise – get at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day to keep it fit. Here are simple ways to get your heart going at home: Jump rope Dance to your favorite songs Walk your dog Jumping Jacks Yoga Manage stress with humor. Laughing not only helps reduce stress but increases the oxygen in your blood. It’s also been shown to be good for your heart. Don’...
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