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 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 […]
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 […]
Relaxation Skills for Teens
Reading Time: 6 minutes Today’s teens suffer more from anxiety and stress than any American generation before them. Therefore, relaxation skills for teens are essential. Relaxation techniques provide beneficial ways of dealing with stress. […]
The Mental Health Benefits of Compassion
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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 […]
6 Self-Care Practices for Today and Every Day
Reading Time: 5 minutes How to Practice Self-Love and Self-Care Every Day Why not make a commitment to give yourself a little extra love and focus on some self-care? Most of us could benefit […]
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 […]
Teen Body Image Issues and the Impact They Have on Teens
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How to Have the Best Family Summer Ever
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