For a number of years, mental health experts asked themselves: does depression bring on addiction? Or does addiction bring on depression? However, what mental health researchers have found is that […]
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You’ve heard pets (namely dogs) referred to as “man’s best friend.” With over 60 percent of Americans owning a pet, there’s a good chance that you or someone close to
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There are some circumstances in life that can quickly make us tongue tied, such as what to say to someone when a loved one has passed away. Along with death
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Many teens go through periods of time when they feel down and blue. If these feelings persist for longer than two weeks or they are impacting your teen’s daily life,
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Many teens who are involved with sports in high school are considered to be in great shape when it comes to their mental health. After all, they might be able
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Suicide: It’s every parent’s worst nightmare when it comes to their teens and young adult children. Almost 30,000 Americans commit suicide each year, and it’s the third-leading cause of death
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October: It’s a month filled with pumpkin-flavored coffee, jack o’lanterns, baking-scented candles, and all of the other accouterments of autumn. It’s also Bullying Prevention Month. Kids have been back in
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Anxiety: It’s a part of life. Most of the time, anxious feelings are in response to real or perceived dangers and stressful events. For example, you might feel anxious before
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When a teen turns 18 years old, they are legally an adult in the United States. But what if your teen is far from being prepared to enter adulthood? It
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Helicopter parenting: It’s a term that has become popular in recent years, but it can be hard to define. All parents are different, so what one family does might seem
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