How to Talk to a Teen with Depression
Depression is a common mental health problem that affects 10 to 20% of teens. It is important to keep in...
How Do I Know If My Teen Needs Counselling?
Do you remember your teen years? You know, that time when you were trying to learn who you were despite...
Your Teen Has Depression. What’s Next?
Being a teenager is hard. It’s a time when you transition from childhood to adulthood. Teenagers are often expected to...
Tips on Overcoming Social Anxiety in Teens
Before we begin, let me introduce you to Olivia, a sophomore in high school. Olivia is always worried she will...
What is Social Anxiety in Teens?
By Janet Marmur What is Social Anxiety in Teens? How to spot the symptoms Social anxiety can impact children, youth and...
Does your teen suffer from Low Self-Esteem?
Do you remember what it was like to be a teenager? The transition from childhood to adulthood represents a challenging...
7 Tips for Teens with Social Anxiety
For teens with social anxiety, the high school years can feel particularly challenging. Trying to cope with expectations, changing bodies,...
A Glimpse Into the Mind of a Bipolar Teen
This was written by a teen diagnosed with bipolar II disorder as an assignment about what it feels like to be in her shoes. She has given the consent to edit and share so that others can try to understand what it is like to live with this condition. I am going to take you into a new mind set. You are invincible, you can do anything. Your mind is cluttered with ideas. You cannot concentrate at all, the careless act has begun, and you have lost all control. Your body feels as if it is heating up and filling your mind with a sense of restlessness. Your body cannot stop moving, your heart is racing faster than ever.
