On Christmas Day in 2014, Sadie Walker committed suicide. The parents of this was a 15-year old girl describe her death as shocking; they had no idea she was struggling […]
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You have been watching your teen for some time now, and you’ve realized that his or her behaviors or feelings are more than just the simple ups and down of
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Winter: Whether you love it or hate it, there’s no denying that the months of December through February can be dark, cold, and, depending on the climate, isolating. Some children,
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If you’re like most people, you’ve just spent the last two months eating. Whenever you went to work or a friend’s home, there were chocolates or cookies out. You were
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Adolescence is a difficult time for many teenagers and their families. During these years, you might be surprised to see behaviors that you hadn’t seen before from your child. He
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As parents, you may know that adolescence is the life stage in which your teen is transitioning to adulthood. During this phase of development, teens need to learn how to
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Getting a mental illness diagnosis can uncover a wide range of emotions from anyone. When a teenager is in this situation, his or her feelings can be even more amplified; in
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Social anxiety disorder is a condition that goes beyond shyness or the awkwardness of the teen years. All adolescents feel unsure of themselves at times. Some are introverted, which means
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Stigma is one of the largest obstacles to getting mental health care for teens as well as adults. No one wants to be judged or seen as having a problem.
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Let’s face it: The teen years can be stressful! Between schoolwork, sports, extracurricular activities, friends, applying for college, applying for jobs, dating, household responsibilities… for a teen, there’s always something
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