Often parents are at a loss when it comes to adolescent self-harm and self-injury. At first glance, the behavior of harming oneself seems strange – why would anyone want to […]
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Living with a mental illness can be very scary but having the support of family and friends can make a huge difference. If you have a friend with a mental
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Yes, it’s possible for your teens to grow up and be conscious, confident, and community-minded adults. In fact, not all teens are monsters, the way the media makes them out
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Perhaps you have an expectation that your teen is going to experiment with drugs or alcohol. Some parents might be okay with this. While other parents hold a
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It’s the end of the summer and your teen (now young adult) might be ready to leave for college. It’s a transition for all of you. Your teen is leaving
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If your friend is experiencing depression, you probably want to provide support but might not know how. Here are a few tips on how to provide support to a friend struggling with
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For many parents, the relationship with their child changes during adolescence. At one point, a child might have been talkative, helpful around the house, and emotionally close to one or
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Because of risk-taking, rebelliousness, and drug experimentation, you might imagine that teens might end up in the hospital for one reason or another. However, there are some common reasons
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A panic attack can be a very frightening experience. Some people who have experienced panic attacks have explained that the fear comes from losing control of your mind and body.
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When a whole family goes through an experience of loss together, it can put a strain on family relationships, affect the well being of members in the family (especially teens
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