Reading Time: 4 minutes We all know how it feels to face the morning when we haven’t gotten enough sleep. Lack of sleep can make us grumpy, unable to focus, and more negative about […]
Well-Being
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How Does Social Media Affect Teenagers?
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How to Talk to Boys About Teen Mental Health
Reading Time: 4 minutes Getting information out of a teen boy can be difficult, if not impossible. The stereotypes of teen boy communication at this age—monosyllabic answers to every question, a complete lack of […]
How COVID-19 Eating Habits Are Affecting Teen Mental Health
Reading Time: 3 minutes While the pandemic has led to a significant increase in anxiety and depression that is directly related to grief, loss, and isolation, poor diet is also responsible for teens’ declining […]
How a Sense of Purpose Builds Resilience in Teens
Reading Time: 6 minutes We all need tools for navigating hard times and difficult emotions, especially right now. Hence, we need ways to build resilience against stress and depression. And building resilience in teens […]
The Facts About Loneliness in Young People
Reading Time: 6 minutes Why is loneliness in young adults so prevalent today? Recent research shows that experiencing loneliness in your 20s is near the top of the list of challenges for both Generation Z and millennials. Despite all the […]
The Most Dangerous Apps for Teens
Reading Time: 6 minutes It’s easy for teens to download free apps. But they may not realize that there are risks involved with using this seemingly innocuous technology. In addition, parents are often unaware […]
How Technology Affects Teens’ Sleep and Mental Health
Reading Time: 7 minutes When teens get into bed at night, they don’t turn off their cell phones. In fact, they often stay up late scrolling through their social media feeds. As a result, […]
How to Cultivate Positive Teen Body Image
Reading Time: 6 minutes Teen body image refers to how adolescents perceive their bodies. In addition, body image includes their feelings about their body and how they take care of it. As a result, […]
Phubbing and Why It’s Bad for Us
Reading Time: 8 minutes Heard the word “phubbing” recently, and wondered what it means? “Phubbing” is a combination of two words: “phone” and “snubbing.” Thus, phubbing is the act of snubbing someone in a social […]
8 Ways to Get Rid of Holiday Stress
Reading Time: 4 minutes Soon, many of us will be gathered around holiday tables to celebrate the season. And some of us will be hosting those celebrations! Hosting can be stressful at times. There […]
5 Tips to Help Parents Ensure Teen Mental Wellness
Reading Time: 5 minutes Teen mental wellness and health has rapidly become one of the foremost challenges facing parents and caretakers of young people. In recent decades, the prevalence of depression among teens and […]
