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Childhood trauma can affect people in different ways. Some children show distress soon after something happens. Others seem fine at first, then struggle later with anxiety, anger, withdrawal, sleep problems, school challenges, relationship difficulties, or feeling constantly on edge. Some adults do not recognize the impact of childhood trauma until years later, when old patterns …
Teenage mental health can be difficult for parents to understand. Adolescence is a time of rapid emotional, physical, social, and neurological change. Teens are developing their identity, managing friendships, navigating school pressure, spending more time online, testing independence, and experiencing changes in mood, sleep, hormones, and family relationships. Some ups and downs are part of …
If your teen is dealing with depression, they may take on destructive and unhealthy behaviours as a method of coping with emotional distress. Learn the signs and symptoms of teenage depression.
Research shows that experiencing trauma as a child can lead to significant mental health challenges in our adult years.
Inevitably, summer always comes to an end – often sooner than we would like. In what feels like a blink, August has passed and September arrives with the promise of crisp mornings, shorter nights, and for kids and teens alike, a new school year. For some, back-to-school season is an exciting time, rife with new …
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Supporting Your Teen’s Mental Health Navigating your way through teenage mental health issues can be a scary and sometimes frustrating process. Progression can be slow and it’s not always a straight and obvious path. Instead it can be filled with many ups and downs. So having a good support network can make all …
For decades, researchers have been studying the effect of mainstream media on youth. Today, teenagers called “digital natives”—those who were born with technology at arms reach—are experiencing mental health challenges stemming from their time spent online.
There is no ‘how-to’ guide for becoming the best step parent. Each family is unique and over time, you and your partner will develop a step-parenting technique that works for your family dynamic.
