Talking to Parents
Communicating with your parents is good for your health! We found this research study about teens’ relationships with their parents and we thought it was very interesting. This is why we think this resource...
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Off to University … How to Manage your Mental Health
We recently posted about the back-to-school transition that is upon us. We also wrote an article a little while ago about the transition year. However, as this is such an important topic, we wanted...
Because I felt like I didn’t deserve to get better
In interviews I did with adolescents who have depression and were in treatment, some of them said that at first, they didn’t want to go to therapy because they didn’t feel like they deserved to...
Texting and Driving with Apple’s newest iOS 11 feature
Did you know the number one cause of death to teenagers is car crashes? Some studies show that texting is a big part of that problem. But it’s not just teens – it’s their parents...
Photos of an Anxiety Disorder
We found this article called “12 Breathtaking Photos Show What It’s Really Like To Have General Anxiety Disorder” and we think it’s amazing that someone so beautifully created art around how an anxiety disorder feels. From the...
Caira Lee on Self-Love
When you hear the phrase “self-love,” what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? How do you feel when thinking about this? What makes you want to practice self-love? What makes you feel...
What is Depression?
Depression can be a confusing illness. We often think having an illness means you have a runny nose, a stomach ache, or some part of your body is in pain. Usually you take some...
The Benefits of Humming
When you’re upset, stressed or sad do you ever find yourself humming a familiar tune? Research shows there are many positive benefits to humming. One article, recently published in Psychology Today, lists a few...
13 Reasons Why
Trigger Warning: Discussion about Suicide By now you’ve most likely heard about Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why (13RW). It is a very captivating show, but also raises questions about whether the creators did the right thing...
What is Anxiety?
Is anxiety a real thing? Or just something people say when they are stressed? Everyone can get stressed out or nervous when it’s their first time trying something new, or they are getting ready...
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