While our physical health is an important part of what keeps us functioning in our everyday lives, many people forget how substantial our mental health can be on our success. Without good mental health, we are unlikely to be able to live normal, healthy, happy...
The Centers for Disease Control report that suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people aged 15 to 24; and the fourth leading cause of death for kids ages 10-14. Teen suicide risk is a growing problem in our world today, but...
Often in their ongoing efforts to cope with and ultimately overcome their struggles with mental health issues, teens often undergo multiple placements for treatment. Some young people in fact go through multiple treatment facilities before one that best addresses their issues and meet their needs....
So you really need to talk to your teen about a pressing family issue. And they promise to be right with you—as soon as they change their Facebook status, answer their DMs, Facetime for a few with their BF and perhaps even their BFF, and...
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a much-discussed psychological disorder that, despite its strong and easily identifiable name value, is often misunderstood. One percent of the population is afflicted with OCD; a condition in which they obsess to an unhealthy degree over certain things or matters in life,...
According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, more than 1 in 4 students, grades 6-12, have experienced bullying. Furthermore, bullying has expanded. It’s no longer confined to face-to-face interactions--now it can be anonymous through online harassment, giving it a whole new platform...