How to Help Teens with Depression
The teen years aren't easy ones. Teenagers go through many internal and external changes, and these can be difficult to balance. At school, they may need to adapt to more difficult assignments and more homework.
Five Simple Tools to Regulate Your Emotions
The way we experience emotions has a major impact on our lives. When we struggle to regulate our emotions, it can lead to impulsive behavior, mood swings, and difficulty calming down after an emotionally intense event.
What Is Moderate Depression?
If you had to guess what one of the most common mental disorders in the United States is, what would you say? Believe it or not, the answer is depression.
Fear of Failure in Social Settings: Understanding Its Role in Social Anxiety
Spend an hour scrolling social media, and you’ll likely end up with a pretty confused perception of social anxiety. Is it shyness? Does being an introvert have anything to do with it? Can people be socially anxious only part of the time? The questions are endless but important.
LGBTQIA+ Discrimination in High School
The high school years are often defined by change. Changing schools, friends, and interests can have a big impact on one's identity. Changes in hormones and a developing body add to the sense of transformation.
Signs Children Might Be Internalizing Trauma
Trauma can impact anyone, no matter their age. Both adults and children can suffer from traumatic experiences, and they aren't easy for anyone. Trauma is difficult to process—it takes time and support.
How to Navigate Intimacy When You Have Different Desires in Bed
The initial stages of a romantic relationship can be some of the most exciting times in life. Finding a strong connection with another person is an incredibly special experience, and it can change your life.
4 Tips For Communicating With Your Neurodivergent Child or Adolescent
When you first found out you were expecting, you and your partner couldn't wait to have your own little person. You knew that they would be equal parts you and your partner, and you couldn't wait to have your own little mini-best friend.