Mindful Amity Psychological Services

11/12/2025

In honor of Veterans Day

11/11/2025

10/18/2025

The Danger of Today's World

09/10/2025

Millennial vs. Gen Z Slang | Vocab | English With Rani Ma'am

09/03/2025

Protect your brain, protect your child, protect your relationship

Child and adult psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen joins ‘Fox & Friends’ to discuss the nationwide shortage of child psychologists and mental health experts.

08/31/2025

In May 2017, ten-year-old Juliana Ossa was swimming in a designated area at Moss Park in Orlando, Florida, when a fun afternoon suddenly turned into a real-life nightmare. From beneath the calm surface, a massive alligator—nearly 9 feet (2.7 meters) long—lunged like a torpedo and clamped its powerful jaws around her leg. In an instant, she was trapped in the predator’s grip, paralyzed by pain and fear, while those around her were frozen in shock, unsure how to help.

But Juliana wasn’t an ordinary child.

Amid the chaos and pain, she remembered something remarkable: a tip from a previous visit to Gatorland, a wildlife park known for educating visitors about alligators. A trainer had once said, “If you stick your fingers in an alligator’s nose, it has to open its mouth to breathe.” Incredibly, Juliana acted on that memory. With astonishing courage, she reached out and pushed her fingers into the alligator’s nostrils. Just as she’d learned, it opened its mouth—and in that split second, she pulled her leg free and swam to safety.

She was quickly rescued and taken to Nemours Children’s Hospital, where she was treated for puncture wounds and released just a few hours later. Juliana’s story is more than just one of survival—it’s a powerful lesson in bravery, quick thinking, and resilience. Her incredible escape is now shared in educational programs across the country and stands as one of the most inspiring survival stories in modern American history.

08/29/2025

Children’s lives are touched by trauma on a regular basis, no matter how much parents or teachers try to keep the “bad things” away. Instead of shielding children from the dangers, violence or tragedies around us, psychologists suggest adults talk honestly to kids about what is happening.

Learn how to guide the conversation and take care of yourself in the process: https://at.apa.org/4cy

07/08/2025

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06/26/2025

Internet safety has never been more important in today's digital world. Apps, social media and other platforms can help people connect, but they can also present potential dangers for our most vulnerable citizens. Pasco Sheriff's Office compiled a list of apps that parents and guardians should be aware of. If your child has these apps, learn how they work and talk with your child about the importance of being safe online.