Self-harm occurs when someone purposely hurts or injures themselves. Some of the common methods include cutting yourself with a knife or razor blade or burning or picking at your skin. People who self-harm tend to do so because they are in a great deal of emotional...
"Snap out of it." "Cheer up!" "What's wrong with you?" "Stop being so dramatic." "Get over it already." Hearing these phrases while struggling to maintain positive mental health is detrimental. Our words have power, and the language we choose stems from deep-rooted...
Most teenagers have days where their energy is low and they feel down or have the “blahs." These moments usually coincide with life stressors that a teenager is facing and typically are short-lived. Some teenagers, however, experience depression, which is a much...
Burnout. What is it, and how does one manage it? According to the World Health Organization, burnout is an occupational phenomenon. It results from "chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed." Work burnout results from business-related pressure....
The overall goal of the adolescent substance abuse program is to help teenagers and their families develop the skills they need to resolve problems and manage feelings and behaviors effectively without using drugs or alcohol. The programs are designed to be intensive...
Oppositional Defiant Disorder is characterized by a pattern of angry/irritable mood, argumentative or defiant behavior, and/or vindictiveness. Teenagers with Oppositional Defiant Disorder may show the disruptive behavior only at home or may show the behavior in...
It mау seem that thеrе’ѕ nоthіng you саn do about your ѕtrеѕѕ lеvеl. Thе bіllѕ аrеn’t gоіng tо ѕtор coming, thеrе will nеvеr be mоrе hours іn thе dау for аll уоur еrrаndѕ, аnd уоur career or family rеѕроnѕіbіlіtіеѕ will always bе dеmаndіng. But уоu hаvе a lot mоrе...
Seeing someone you care for experience the life-altering pain of depression can be an overwhelming experience. Searching for the "right" thing to do can be equally overwhelming as you're bombarded with varying advice and information. Before anything else, it's...
Overcoming a Suicide: Allow yourself time to grieve. Don’t deny the pain. Attending the funeral can be helpful in allowing you to accept the death and begin the process of saying goodbye. Be aware of your body’s reactions. Psychosomatic problems may emerge. Do not...
When someone commits suicide, family and friends are often left wondering “why?”. Many ask the question “What did I miss?” or “What could I have done to prevent them from committing suicide?” While no one can prevent all suicides or know all of the factors that lead a...
