Teens are at a crucial stage of development, navigating everything from social pressures and academic challenges to figuring out who they are. It’s natural to experience ups and downs during this time. However, sometimes these emotional shifts can become more...
Depression usually comes with ups and downs. External influences like things happening at work, changing life circumstances and even what’s going on in the news can have a major effect on your mood. And if you’re doing it right, you’ll run into some hard...
Mental health conditions like depression and anxiety often come to the surface with symptoms that become more noticeable in young adulthood. There are several reasons for this: First, this is a crucial period of development for the prefrontal cortex. Also, you get...
It’s not unusual for teens to make jokes about their mental health. They may brush off their negative emotions as no big deal. For example, if they get a low grade on a quiz, they may say, “I’m depressed.” But depression is not a joke, even if they may try to play it...
Each season comes with its own joys — as well as certain limitations and stressors. Many people break from their usual routines over the summer, so it can feel like time slows down. Over the winter, in some areas, cold weather and snow can make it more difficult to...
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...
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