The teenage years are incredibly formative. It’s a time when kids are experimenting, trying new things and learning who they are. It’s also a time when emotions are running high. As teenagers navigate adolescence, it can be difficult for them to open up and talk about their feelings. However, we know that kids often suffer […]
by Sam Dekin
Read More: Why Teenagers Need to Start Discussing Their Emotions
Many people are persuaded by others to try drugs or alcohol for the first time. This is especially true in teens and young adults when peer pressure happens more frequently. But even kids who are educated about the dangers of addiction and drug abuse can find it difficult to say no in certain situations. During […]
by Sam Dekin
Read More: Debunking the Myths About Peer Pressure and Substance Abuse
Planning for a Safe and Memorable Celebration Cooler weather starts to peek through, every food or drink item comes in a seasonal “pumpkin spice” variant, and sunset comes ever-earlier: it’s October, almost time for America’s spookiest holiday. To some, Halloween is a time of fun and excitement, but to others, the holiday is associated with […]
by Sam Dekin
Read More: How Young People Can Have a Mentally Healthy Halloween
While the college years are often hailed as the best years of one’s life, increasing numbers of college students are struggling with their mental health. During their years at college, students face a number of challenges, including heavy course loads, increasing demands to be involved in extracurriculars, a need to hold one or more jobs […]
by Sam Dekin
Read More: College Mental Health Epidemic
Adolescence can be one of the most difficult periods in life. Your body, your mind, and your heart are all changing at such a rapid pace that you often don’t know how to cope with the new you. It’s confusing enough to endure your teen years under even those most ideal circumstances… Now consider how […]
by Sam Dekin
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Drug overdose deaths have risen across the United States in recent years. In 2018, more people between the ages of 18 – 25 are dying from drug overdoses, but drug abuse rates amongst young teens are down. While the U.S. has done an excellent job of decreasing teen rates of drug addiction and abuse, young […]
by Sam Dekin
Read More: Youth Overdose Rates
There are countless reasons why a teen may use drugs. In many cases, it’s a form of peer pressure, and the fear of not partaking could label one as “unpopular” at school. Some teens turn to study aid drugs like Adderall to improve their ability to concentrate and boost their grades. And others use drugs […]
by Sam Dekin
Read More: The Negative Effects of Adolescent and Teen Drug Use
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 20 percent of teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18 live with a mental health condition, and 50% of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age 14. While every type of mental illness has its unique set of warning signs, there are common themes […]
by Sam Dekin
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