Step Up For Students is a Florida-based organization providing a wide variety of K-12 educational opportunities. One of the most impactful ways they help students of all ages is through their various scholarship programs for several different demographics. Here’s more information about these life-changing scholarships — and how you or your young student can apply for them!

When a friend or family member is struggling with depression, your support and understanding can make a significant difference in their journey to recovery. However, navigating the complexities of mental health can be challenging.

If you have a learning disability, physical disability, brain difference such as ADHD or autism, or another type of condition, you may face challenges when it comes to taking standardized tests. However, the good news is that as a result of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), testing providers must allow students with disabilities to utilize accommodations so that they can have an equal opportunity to achieve success.

Research has shown that mindfulness offers a multitude of benefits for children, positively impacting their psychological well-being and academic performance. In this blog post, we'll explore the psychological and academic benefits of mindfulness for children and provide resources for getting started with mindfulness practices.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental condition that affects an individual's ability to communicate, socialize, and process information. Although ASD affects individuals of all genders, its symptoms can manifest in unique ways between boys and girls.

Regardless of the type of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) you have, they all involve problems managing compulsive behaviors or ignoring obsessions. OCD encompasses a large number of conditions, including hoarding disorder. Finding difficulty discarding items often revolves around an obsessive behavior toward possessions or a compulsive desire to continue gathering more.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the most empirically supported psychotherapeutic treatment for individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

Emetophobia, otherwise known as the vomit phobia, is characterized by an overwhelming and disproportionate fear of the acting of vomiting either by oneself or others. This condition is categorized under “specific phobias” in the current (5th) edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM-V).

Intrusive thoughts seemingly come out of nowhere. Perhaps, you’re cutting vegetables for dinner or about to climb into bed when the disturbing image or thought comes to mind. While these thoughts can make you uneasy, they are not uncommon. Most people have intrusive thoughts from time to time. However, for a few people, negative thoughts can become frequent and all-consuming.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts, ideas, or obsessions that often drive a person to engage in repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) to reduce feelings of anxiety or to prevent something bad from happening.