According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression is the leading cause of disability among teens and adults ages 15-44. What’s worse is that WHO expects depression rates to increase […]
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If you are a parent with depression you might notice that it is affecting the relationships in your family. You might begin to see that it’s affecting your desire to
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Anxiety and depression are common illnesses for teens. Although anxiety is more prevalent among adolescents (31.9%) compared to depression (14.3%), both illnesses can have a severe impact on the functioning
What if My Teen Struggles With Anxiety and Depression Together? Read More »
As a parent, it’s natural that you want to support your child through whatever they are going through. Up to this point, you might have been helping your teen through
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You might have heard that antidepressants may cause suicidal thoughts in teens and young adults. And it’s an ironic twist because antidepressants are used to treat depression, which is one
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Up until recently, exercise has been recommended by doctors as a means to facilitate healing. This is true of teens experiencing psychological disorders, such as depression and anxiety. However, recent
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It’s common for teen substance use to begin because of peer pressure or because a teen wants to experiment. However, what keeps them using drugs and alcohol is another story.
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If your struggling teen is having a hard time because of the numerous changes they are going through, there are many positive ways that parents can respond. Keep in mind
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Loving someone who battles depression can be challenging for even the strongest people, it’s never easy to see the person you care about most suffering. You yourself may feel
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When starting a new medication especially an antidepressant, it usually takes about six weeks for it to start to really work. Research has shown that getting at least eight hours
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