Depression

The Palo Alto Medical Foundation recently did a survey on teens in California, called Teen Poll – For Emotions and Life, asking teens two significant question: what issue about your […]

When Angel was struggling in junior high, she was slowly deteriorating and declining into a depression. At the age of 14, her stepfather passed away and that was the last

Often it’s emotions that get us into trouble. If we’re repressing them, they may lead to depression or addiction, and if we’re wildly expressing them, they may lead to acting

Let’s face it. Teens can read right through inauthentic conversation. If an adult is “trying” to have a conversation with them, it’s going to feel awkward for you and for

Mental health among adolescents does not stand alone; psychological well being is interwoven with physical and emotional health. It is, however, an essential component to the overall health of a

It can be useful information to know how well adolescents are doing in a particular state or region of the country. There’s no question that certain parts of America, such

It’s clear that there remains a social stigma regarding psychological disorders and teen mental illness. The stigma and shame associated with “having something wrong with you” has become one of

New research done by Oregon State University suggests that both religious practices as well as spirituality each have their own influence on a teen’s overall well being and mental health.