Teen anxiety can be a very difficult experience for your adolescent child. Anxiety is a common symptom in everyones life but when it interferes with daily functioning it is important to understand what exactly is going on for your teen so that the proper help can be provided. Parents, caregivers, teachers and health care professionals […]
Change is a natural and expected part of life. People often tend to have difficulty accepting change and try to avoid it at all costs. Especially when when it comes in the form of unexpected major life change. Of course the unexpected can be hard to face, but there is a silver lining when trying […]
Happiness is an ideal we all strive for. To have a happy relationship, life and career and enjoy every day is something that takes work! The secrets of happy people can help us to recognize the good in every situation and allow us to live fuller lives by appreciating what we have, viewing things positively […]
Sad times and hardships are a common occurrence throughout the lifespan. So how can you distinguish between periods of situational sadness and serious depression? How do you know if you or someone you care about is experiencing depression? The information in this article can help you answer the question of, “Why do I feel so […]
“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion”-Dalai Lama Self-compassion refers to the ability to love and value yourself. Self-compassion in an important part of self-love, with self love being an important feature of improving self-esteem and mental health. Furthermore, self-compassion offers a coping strategy and […]
Depression is a commonly used term in modern society. The media, celebrities, books, magazines and various other facets of our society use the term depression to signify various degrees of emotional distress and sadness. As parents, teacher’s, caregivers and even friends of teens, it is important to be able to recognize the signs if your […]