As parents, if our child breaks a leg, has a sudden rash, or complains of unexplained aches and pains, we probably wouldn’t think twice about taking them to see a general practitioner. And although our mental and emotional well-being aren’t talked about as often or as...
Since the 1990s, rates of teenage and adolescent depression and anxiety have been on the rise. And unlike adults, many teens underestimate the effects that stress has on their mental, emotional, and physical health both in the short and long-term. These effects...
The teenage years are a time of transition, from childhood to adulthood, from dependent to independent. And just as familial relationships are an essential part of childhood, peer-to-peer connections are an integral part of adolescence. When we are teenagers, our...
With so much technology at our fingertips, it’s no wonder that given the choice, many teenagers would choose to participate in online therapy over more traditional, in-person therapy. Online therapy, also known as teletherapy or e-therapy, differs from traditional...
Ask anyone you know if they would want to relive their teenage years if they could and the answer will almost always be no. It’s not that being a teenager wasn’t fun and exciting and full of adventure, because it was, it’s just that hormones, high school, and big...
