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Choosing a Short-Term Summer Program For Your Teen
School’s out for summer; whether your child is in elementary school or college, as a parent, summer is a season to...
World “No Tobacco Day” May 31st, 2019
May 31st is an international awareness “No Tobacco Day” as a way to educate the public about the harmful effects tobacco...
“Game of Thrones” Star Kit Harington Checks into Rehab
The tabloids have been buzzing about Kit Harington, and not only because of the series finale of “Game of Thrones” but...
Talking to Your Teen About Depression
Depression is more than just a sad or irritable mood. This mood disorder affects a teenager’s daily functioning and can negatively...
Mental Health Awareness Week: Exploring Treatment Options
Mental illness is a physical illness of the brain that causes disturbances in thinking, behavior, energy or emotion that make it...
Why Does My Teenager Battle with Low Self-Esteem
Self-esteem is simply how you feel about yourself and how you judge your worth. This evaluation has a profound impact on...
Persistent Depression Disorder
Persistent depression disorder formerly referred to as dysthymic disorder differs from major depressive disorder in that the symptoms usually wax and...
Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression is a type of depression that occurs in new mothers after giving birth to their baby. It is most...
Combating Seasonal Teen Depression in the Summer
Updated on 07/03/23 Seasonal teen depression during the summer may sound oxymoronic. After all, isn’t seasonal depression more common during the...