When you’re the parent or guardian of a teen, your main goal is to provide them with the care and support they need to grow into the best version of themselves. And that’s not always easy. It can be especially difficult if your teen is struggling with their mental...
Being a teenager is an emotional experience all on its own. They’re going through puberty and trying to “fit in” at school. They’re also trying to manage stressful schoolwork and figure out who they are as a person. Those challenges can bring on sadness, anger,...
Life is a long road that’s constantly changing and throwing roadblocks along the way. There are common challenges that can impact your teen. For example, they could lose a close friendship or have to repeat a class. More intense concerns, such as experiencing a...
Depression is a medical condition that can be caused by a combination of environmental, genetic and lifestyle factors. While there isn’t a singular cause that can lead to major depressive disorder, there are some factors that can contribute to the worsening of...
Suicide is never a joke. However, teens may talk like it is. For example, a teen may say, “I’m just going to kill myself” if they do poorly on an exam or don’t make the sports team for their school. However, if you believe that your teen is having suicidal thoughts,...
Depression in teens has been steadily increasing for at least 10 years. The number of teenagers who recently experienced depression increased by 59% between 2007 and 2017, according to data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. The rate of growth was faster...
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