It’s important for all children, including adolescents, to have structure. When the foundation of a family is threatened, the psychological and emotional well being of a teen can also be […]
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A study completed in 2006 and published by the National Institute of Health and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism revealed intriguing information about teen alcohol abuse and
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A new study done at the University of California in San Diego and the Naval Health Research Center points to the benefits of using the practice of mindfulness to reduce
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There are six primary ways that parents can support their teens, regardless of whether they are depressed. Although some of these might already feel natural, it’s easy to get carried
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You might see how social anxiety and smoking go together right away. Imagine yourself at a party. The weight of feeling like you don’t fit in becomes a thick wall
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The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the lives of children, teens, and adults with mental illness. Despite the fact that
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It is clear that depression is a commonly occurring psychological disorder among teens. For this reason, depression is one of the most studied mental illnesses. In order to help prevent
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It might come as no surprise to know that those that are getting enough sleep are less at risk for developing teen depression. In fact, teenagers who aren’t getting enough
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It’s easy to lose a sense of balance regarding food and eating when you’re an athlete. This is especially true if athletics and sports become a passion in your life.
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During adolescence, emotional doors open and the truth is yearning to find its way out. This is especially true for gay adolescents who need to tell their families about who
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