Feeling sad for no apparent reason can be a lonely, frustrating experience. What makes matters worse is when caring, well-intentioned people ask you, “What’s wrong?” and you genuinely don’t have a clue! Even though feelings are not facts, they are still...
Mental health isn’t something you only focus on at certain times, like during a therapy session. Your mental health affects you all the time, and it has an impact on everything you do. If you’re already feeling anxious or depressed, it’s hard to practice a sport, be...
Setting boundaries is an essential part of any healthy relationship, including the one you have with your parents. Boundaries are the guidelines you establish to define what kinds of behavior are acceptable and unacceptable, how you expect to be treated, and what your...
In our busy modern lives, it can seem like social media is hard to escape. For teens, being present on the same platforms as your friends can make the difference between feeling accepted and having FOMO. Depending on which apps you’re using, there are an endless...
We’ve all been panicked before. Sometimes we intentionally try to be scared to get a dose of adrenaline that can be enjoyable for many people. Maybe we pay to go through a haunted house or zip line on vacation. Other times, we’re scared unintentionally, such as...
The unfortunate truth is that no one is immune to trauma, including teenagers. It’s important to remember that many different events and experiences can be perceived as traumatic to a teenager. Dismissing teens’ distress as mere “angst” or...
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