Articles For Parents
Dealing Effectively and Lovingly with Your Over-Stressed Teen
All adolescents experience stress and anxiety. It's important to distinguish normal levels of stress with overwhelming stress. Click here to read more.
Depression & Suicide
Teenagers naturally go through ups and downs; but when the lows become especially low, and are long lasting, it may be much more serious. According to the CDC, suicide is the third leading cause of death for youth between the ages of 10 and 24.
Dozen Healthy Ways To Deal With Stress
Study when you study, have fun when you have fun you’ll do a much better job at both if you’re not trying to do them at the same time. Give yourself a break even when you are totally swamped take 5 - 15 minutes to get some fresh air, listen to music, call a friend. Exercise take a walk, play tennis, go for a hike, join a yoga class.
Supporting Your Over-Stressed Child
Today’s youth are experiencing an intense amount of stress with a constant need to measure up! Pressure from academics, social media, sports, and peers are leading middle school and high school students to high levels of anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and thoughts of suicide. Below are some tips on how you can help your children manage stress and find a healthier life balance.
Teen Esteem on Mental Health
Mental health issues can be experienced in different ways. These struggles become more prominent during adolescence. Mental health goes beyond emotional reactions and can become something longer lasting.
"Normal" Anxiety Or Something More?
With the first quarter of the school year under our belts amidst an ongoing pandemic and a society polarized over political, economic, environmental, and human rights issues, our world has become an increasingly stressful environment—especially for our kids. It is crucial that we check in on our children and their mental health.