Talking to a teen? That’s some sort of punchline or oxymoron, right? Attempting to communicate with a teen will drive any parent mad, and I have visited the outer limits of my sanity often. I had concluded that talking to my teen was impossible, but I was not willing to give up. As I searched […]
Talking to a teen? That’s some sort of punchline or oxymoron, right? Attempting to communicate with a teen will drive any parent mad, and I have visited the outer limits of my sanity often. I had concluded that talking to my teen was impossible, but I was not willing to give up. As I searched […]
Parents often describe their children’s teenage years as a roller coaster – emotions are constantly going up and down. And while this is a natural part of growing up, what happens when it’s more severe than the simple mood swings? When you’re parenting a teen with depression, it’s important to be extra tuned in to […]
Parents often describe their children’s teenage years as a roller coaster – emotions are constantly going up and down. And while this is a natural part of growing up, what happens when it’s more severe than the simple mood swings? When you’re parenting a teen with depression, it’s important to be extra tuned in to […]
The millennial generation, born between 1981 and 1995, has precariously straddled both worlds; the old, post-industrial age, and the new digital revolution. This generation grew up during the boom times, and experienced the last, fleeting vestiges of a childhood void of computers and chiefly, the internet. Unfortunately, millennials also witnessed 9/11, watched the horrors of […]
The millennial generation, born between 1981 and 1995, has precariously straddled both worlds; the old, post-industrial age, and the new digital revolution. This generation grew up during the boom times, and experienced the last, fleeting vestiges of a childhood void of computers and chiefly, the internet. Unfortunately, millennials also witnessed 9/11, watched the horrors of […]
Keeping a record of your thoughts, feelings, emotions, and activities can be very beneficial when it comes to your mental health. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the biggest benefits of journaling, and how you can use a journal to achieve a more mindful, healthy mental state. Reflection And Consideration A journal is a […]
Keeping a record of your thoughts, feelings, emotions, and activities can be very beneficial when it comes to your mental health. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the biggest benefits of journaling, and how you can use a journal to achieve a more mindful, healthy mental state. Reflection And Consideration A journal is a […]
In March 2018, the CDC stated 3% of children ages 3-17 struggle with depression. Furthermore, there are many factors that can contribute to this kind of mental disorder, such as home environment, hormonal changes, and peer pressure, which are the leading causes of depression and anxiety. For an average teenager, they may not be fully […]
In March 2018, the CDC stated 3% of children ages 3-17 struggle with depression. Furthermore, there are many factors that can contribute to this kind of mental disorder, such as home environment, hormonal changes, and peer pressure, which are the leading causes of depression and anxiety. For an average teenager, they may not be fully […]
Sitting is the new smoking, say health experts. Giving the rampant epidemic of obesity in this country and the number of diseases associated with a sedentary lifestyle, it’s now more evident than ever before that sitting is the worst thing we could do to our body. But, as it turns out, our sedentary culture is […]
Sitting is the new smoking, say health experts. Giving the rampant epidemic of obesity in this country and the number of diseases associated with a sedentary lifestyle, it’s now more evident than ever before that sitting is the worst thing we could do to our body. But, as it turns out, our sedentary culture is […]
High-functioning depression is a relatively new clinical concept. When picturing depression, most people think about a person who calls off of work and cannot leave their bed – who is overcome by sadness, or who feels hopeless, and cannot stop crying. But high-functioning depression is completely different. People with high-functioning depression often appear totally normal […]
High-functioning depression is a relatively new clinical concept. When picturing depression, most people think about a person who calls off of work and cannot leave their bed – who is overcome by sadness, or who feels hopeless, and cannot stop crying. But high-functioning depression is completely different. People with high-functioning depression often appear totally normal […]
This year, choose to make your mental health a priority and take care of yourself – first and foremost. Not sure where to start? Here are a few great tips for your mental health in 2018! Make Sleep A Priority It’s estimated that 50-70 million adults have some kind of sleep disorder, and do not […]
This year, choose to make your mental health a priority and take care of yourself – first and foremost. Not sure where to start? Here are a few great tips for your mental health in 2018! Make Sleep A Priority It’s estimated that 50-70 million adults have some kind of sleep disorder, and do not […]
Overdramatic, moody, attention-seeker… How many times have you heard parents complaining about their teenagers and calling them just that? How many times have you thought that your teen fits this description? Adolescence isn’t a period of transformations just for the teens. Parents are also embarking on the long and complicated transition from childhood to adulthood. […]
Overdramatic, moody, attention-seeker… How many times have you heard parents complaining about their teenagers and calling them just that? How many times have you thought that your teen fits this description? Adolescence isn’t a period of transformations just for the teens. Parents are also embarking on the long and complicated transition from childhood to adulthood. […]
The teenage years can be a turbulent time for a family. Teens are going through physical and emotional changes, facing peer pressure more than ever and spending more and more time living in an online world. With all of this going on, how can depression in teens be identified? It is important to note, one […]
The teenage years can be a turbulent time for a family. Teens are going through physical and emotional changes, facing peer pressure more than ever and spending more and more time living in an online world. With all of this going on, how can depression in teens be identified? It is important to note, one […]
