Disorders in Youth and Teens: Bipolar, OCD, Eating, Addiction, Etc.
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Disorders in Youth and Teens: Bipolar, OCD, Eating, Addiction, Etc.

Mental health is one of the most important factors that people can take into consideration. Mental health disorders can negatively affect other areas of our lives. Even though people have different susceptibilities to these disorders, everyone can be affected. Youth are especially vulnerable to mental health issues, partly due to the changes that happen to...

Is Your Emotional Health Holding Back Your Academic Achievement?
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Is Your Emotional Health Holding Back Your Academic Achievement?

Our emotional state has a significant effect on everyday life and can be a big impact on day-to-day tasks.   Studies have shown that students who are suffering from emotional health issues tend to struggle academically as well. In fact, research and surveys suggest that mental health can directly affect grade. Hard work is not enough for...

Is Anxiety Holding You (or Your Teen) Back from Achieving More?
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Is Anxiety Holding You (or Your Teen) Back from Achieving More?

  Everyday life can be very stressful.   Work, personal relationships, and even simple things can introduce stressors into our lives. Teens are subjected to stress as well – in some cases more than adults. They are constantly exposed to hormonal changes that can cause changes to their mood and emotions. These changes, coupled with...

How Depression Affects Teens – And How To Overcome It
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How Depression Affects Teens – And How To Overcome It

Depression is a mood disorder that has both psychological and physical effects. Many people dismiss it as “just a mood problem,” but depression is more than just that. Depression is a real illness, and as such, requires proper treatment to be overcome.   The WHO estimates that around 300 million people are affected by depression...

Short Days & The Psychological Effect On Teens
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Short Days & The Psychological Effect On Teens

While it might seem silly to some, it is well documented that sunlight is a large influencer on the mental health of people young and old alike. The common term for when you start to feel blue when hours of sunlight begin to drop in the winter months is Seasonal Affective Disorder.   Studies have...