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Teenagers and adolescents have well noticed that their generation’s mental health and wellbeing is a priority, saying that they feel that mental illness is the biggest problem among their peers. You probably well know...
The blog post includes a discussion about school shootings. Please read with caution if any of these items triggers or upsets you. There have been 15 school shootings in which at least one person was hurt...
What is the first thing that parents consider in a good school for their kids? SAT scores? AP classes? The percentage of graduates that get into good colleges? Actually, it’s safety. This includes school...
In an article featured in a blog post from a few weeks ago, Corey Hirsch says, “If I had a magic wand, my biggest wish would be that, a year from now, there would be...
Mental health and the risks for mental illness affect everyone differently, and this is just as true when it comes to demographics. Everyone has their own experiences and own stories when it comes to...
It’s well known by now that the majority of adolescents either own, or at least have access to a smartphone. Similarly, it’s also well known that adolescents spend a lot of their time using...
Our environments can have a powerful impact on how we view things, especially in how we view the things about ourselves. Because adolescents spent a lot of time in school, their teachers, their classmates,...
One of the greatest causes of stress in adolescents is feeling like that they have to do well in school. A significant contributor to this, and what determines a good portion of grades, are tests. This...
It can be difficult not to get overwhelmed with a heavy workload, whether it be for school, a job, or even being tasked with chores and errands. Sometimes, the stress associated with work and...
Yesterday’s post discussed the worrying lack of resources available for communities when it comes to treating adolescent mental health. The question is thus asked: is there any way that these communities can still help? An...
New post: #MyYoungerSelf https://t.co/z7vUeOmXJ8 #links #myyoungerself
New post: Why has Juul Attracted So Many Adolescents? https://t.co/rOgdAy97aa #influencers #juul #mental_health
New post: When Should You Seek Help? https://t.co/JnNdZ0ivur #counseling #seeking_help #stigma
