When tweens and teens experience psychological distress, they may resort to cutting themselves to cope with the emotional pain.
Category archives: Youth
Why Does Social Media Make Us Feel Lonelier?
Do Social Network sites deliver on the promise of keeping us connected to people? Why is there an increased sense of loneliness the more we engage on social networks?
How to Help Your Teenager with Anxiety and Depression
Four tips for parents on how to help a teenager with anxiety and depression. As your teen faces challenges, be prepared to help.
DEALING WITH A TEEN WHO STRUGGLES WITH DRUG ADDICTION
Where can we turn for help with the challenge of confronting our adolescent son’s problem with substance abuse? It might even be fair to say his abuse has escalated into a full-blown addiction. We’re devastated and don’t know what to do. Any suggestions?
Advice on Teens and Online Chat Rooms
How to wade carefully through the swirling deep waters of internet chat rooms.
Teen Thinking About Suicide
“Can you give me one good reason why I should go on living my rotten life?”, you ask. Yes, here are few that might help you.
Teen Wants to Know How to Respond to Overly Critical Parent
While your parent may have to change somethings here are a few pointers on how you can cope with the situation.