Bullying is traumatic for the victims. Many bullied teens have a difficult time getting over the experience. Bullying can affect a teenager’s self-confidence and interfere with their ability to complete […]
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No parent wants their kids to be bullies, and it’s upsetting to find out that your child has been doing the bullying. This can be hard for parents to understand.
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Did you know that the average age that people start showing early signs of mental illness is 14 years old? This is one of many reasons why schools need to
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Mental health issues can affect anybody. There are no rules about spreading mental illness awareness – it could happen to you, to a friend of yours, or to a family
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There’s an opioid epidemic in the United States, and it isn’t just adults who are at risk. Teenagers are also sometimes prescribed addictive prescription painkillers and other drugs that they
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Often, people unfamiliar with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) associate the condition with adults, and specifically with military veterans. And while it isn’t uncommon for military veterans to experience PTSD as
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Your heart is racing. Your breathing is rapid. You feel nauseated. You’re paralyzed by intense feelings of fear, even though there’s no obvious reason for you to be afraid. Minutes
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“I’m an individual!” says your teen, as they choose clothes, accessories, electronics, and activities that mirror those of their friends. It can be challenging and even upsetting to watch your
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If you have a child who is now a college student, you are probably incredibly excited and proud of who your son or daughter has become. You probably know that
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Chronic illness can be difficult not only for the person with the illness but also for the people around them. If you know and care about someone who has a
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