Adolescents struggling with depression often deal with symptoms that significantly impact their academic and social functioning and may put them at an increased risk for self-harm. While there are various treatments for depression, research suggests that the use of existing treatments with adolescent populations yields mixed results and may not
There are many reasons and times we want to and may be expected to care for loved ones when they cannot care for themselves. While on one hand this experience can be rewarding, caregiving is a big responsibility that can become overwhelming with our other responsibilities. In an effort to
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, which is dedicated to providing resources to individuals impacted by suicide or suicidal thoughts, and education aimed at preventing suicide through increased awareness and understanding. Suicide is a difficult topic for some to discuss, perhaps due to stigmatizing beliefs about those that complete suicide
Anger can be defined as a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility. It is a common and natural human emotion that everybody experiences. Anger is not limited to shouting and yelling, it can also include intimidating others and being aggressive towards others. It can be appropriate to be angry;
Girls who have been diagnosed with ADHD in childhood are much more likely to experience a number of concerns later in life. These include low educational attainment, unplanned pregnancy, high BMI, externalizing problems, and self-injury. Positively, there was no research support that girls diagnosed with ADHD in childhood had any
The word “trauma” has become a word used frequently to describe a highly stressful event. When thinking about trauma, however, it is essential that one understands that traumatic events refers to extreme stress that has the ability to inhibit a person’s ability to cope. This stress may also interfere with
Using social networking sites (SNS) is said to be among the most popular activities of today’s young adults. Digital media technologies play a pivotal role in young people’s experiences of friendship and identity. Online peer communication can promote important peer processes such as a sense of belonging and self-disclosure. However,
Most of us experience times when we feel sad or down. Sometimes we might feel stuck in that mood and are unsure what to do. When people feel this way, they might be experiencing a period of depression. There are numerous symptoms of depression, including a lack of energy, loss
Children who are maltreated are susceptible to having negative psychological outcomes later in life, depending on the trauma they experienced and how it impacts the child’s overall functioning. Maltreatment can refer to any type of abuse, such as physical, sexual emotion/mental, and neglect. Parents and caregivers of children who are
Although sex addiction is not currently recognized as a mental health disorder by the Diagnostic Statistical Manual 5 (DSM-5), many individuals struggle with excessive sexual behavior. Sex addiction has been compared to other behavioral addictions, such as gambling disorder, and is associated with other difficulties like depression and anxiety, impulsivity,
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