Mental Health

Studies have shown that seventy percent of teenagers are not receiving the amount of sleep that they should be each night. The reasons for sleep deprivation range from physical and mental

Self-advocacy requires courage. It means speaking up even when it seems everyone else around you seems okay with the status quo. It means letting your teachers, parents, or peers know

Mental illness: It’s something that is often kept quiet. While it was normal for generations past to consider all types of illness a secret, the stigma attached to physical health

For a long time, it was believed that as long as children and teens are not actively a part of family violence, then they are relatively safe from psychological harm.

When you see any doctor or therapist, you probably want to know that your visit and the topics you discuss are confidential. This is particularly true when it comes to

If your teenager comes out to you as being transgender, you might feel overwhelmed. You might not know how to handle the situation or even how to understand what your

If your teenager plays sports, you might be concerned about the possibility of a concussion, or brain injury. It’s not only teens who play sports who are at risk, though.

If you’re a teen attending junior high or high school, you might not be able to identify classmates that sleep on the streets at night. It’s not frequently spoken about,