It is challenging today and it has been challenging for many generations of girls to develop a strong and healthy body image in our society. The challenges exist, are real, and can be highly detrimental to our girls as they become young women. Our society distorts the images we see in the media and the […]
How to Cope with Teenage Depression and Anxiety
April 20, 2016 by
If you are a teenager or a parent of a teen, who is struggling with depression and anxiety, you know these can be scary and stressful times. Adolescence is a challenging developmental phase when children are no longer children, spread their wings, and prepare for young adulthood. It is important to be supportive and have […]
How Do I Know if My Child is Depressed? 11 Symptoms
April 8, 2014 by
Childhood depression is a serious mental health condition that affects approximately 11% of children and teens up to 18 years of age. Many parents and teachers may not be aware of the signs of childhood depression since it can look different than depression in adults. We may typically think of “depression” as extreme sadness and […]
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