Body shaming: You probably know what this is, although you might not know it by name. It’s when someone is mocked or ridiculed for their size, shape, weight, or other
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Suicide: It’s the second-leading cause of death for young people aged 10 to 24. This means that more middle school, high school, and college students die by suicide than they
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Everyone needs support. During good times, your support system will celebrate with you, and during hard times, they will help you get through them. As the member of a support
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Seasonal affective disorder, sometimes abbreviated SAD, is a type of depression that occurs primarily in the fall and winter. One reason for this is that there is less sunlight, which
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Getting past an addiction is difficult, and you might sometimes wonder if you have what it takes. The answer is yes, you do. Check out these seven perks to living
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If your teen or young adult child is in the recovery process from an addiction or dealing with a mental health condition, family support is always important. During the holidays,
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Self care: It seems so simple, but it’s difficult for so many of us. Why? Part of the reason is that we are too busy. Teens are often rushing from
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If you think about traumatic events and post-traumatic stress disorder, you might not consider teenagers in the equation. Unfortunately, many teens do experience trauma in their young lives. This trauma
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If you’ve been in recovery from an addiction for any length of time, you might have heard about your relapse prevention plan. When you leave your rehabilitation center or your
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Depression affects nearly 15 million American adults each year. It affects lifespans, overall health, the economy, and family life. This common mental health condition can be debilitating, and if you
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