Bipolar Depression in Teens: Recognizing the Symptoms
As a parent, seeing your teen experience emotional ups and downs can feel like a roller coaster ride that never seems to end. Teenagers are known for going through mood swings, but sometimes the changes can be more extreme and long lasting. You may have come across...
Grief Management Resources for College Students
Grief impacts people in many different ways, and if you’re a college student far away from your family and support system, it may be doubly difficult to handle loss when it comes your way. In a study of college students, 40% of students had been impacted by the death...
Why Are Teens So Depressed? 16 Factors That Can Lead to Depression
Teen depression is a real issue that affects millions of teens each year in the United States. In fact, an estimated 3.8 million teens between 12 and 17 experience at least one major depressive episode a year. The teen years are supposed to be fun and exciting. What...
Coping Skills That May Help College Students With Depression and Anxiety
Depression and anxiety are not uncommon among college students. In fact, someone dealing with one can also have the other. Around 60% of people with depression also experience anxiety, and vice versa. But though plenty of college students deal with depression and...
7 Mental Health Resources for Teens in California
Depression and suicidality are on the rise among teens in California. These trends align with a more significant mental health crisis for youth across the United States. Several national and world crises have played a role in worsening mental health among teens. These...
“Why Don’t I Care About Anything at College?” Anhedonia Symptoms
Are you struggling to find any pleasure in going to class or engaging in projects or hobbies? Have you stopped enjoying hanging out with friends or doing activities that you used to love? You may be experiencing anhedonia. Anhedonia is the inability to feel pleasure,...
Psychiatrists and Psychologists: What’s the Difference?
Like all fields in the medical industry, mental health care is made up of people with different certifications. There are counselors, therapists, psychiatrists and psychologists. Some may assume that it’s a one-size-fits-all situation. But it’s important to know the...
Anxiety During Pregnancy: Causes and Coping Skills
Pregnancy can come with a lot of emotional ups and downs. While pregnancy is often a rewarding journey, it can also involve stress and anxiety. Are you experiencing anxiety during your pregnancy? If so, it is important to find ways to manage your symptoms. Learning...
What Can Parents Do to Combat the Rising Suicide Rates in Teenagers?
Teenagers today are facing very different problems than their parents did, both as a larger society and in their personal lives. There's no question that most parents love their children and want to take an active role in supporting their mental health. However,...