Posts Tagged ‘mental and physical health’
Ask a Therapist: Why Does My Teenager Sleep So Much?
Learn why some teenagers sleep so much, how oversleeping is related to mental health issues, and how to help a teen who sleeps too much.
Read MoreBody Checking: Obsessing Over Appearance May Be a Problem
Find out what body checking is, what causes it, how eating disorders and OCD are related, what examples of body checking are, and how parents can help.
Read MoreCollege Athletes and Suicide: What Parents Must Know So They Can Help
Learn how college athletics and suicide are connected and 5 ways to protect your teen’s mental health during college sports.
Read MoreHow To Take Care of Yourself So You Can Take Care of Your Child
When you take care of a child with mental health issues, you need to take care of yourself too. Check out these self-care tips.
Read More6 Ways to Help Your Student Athlete Balance High School Sports and Mental Health
Injuries and emotional stress can lead to student athlete mental health issues like depression and anxiety. Learn more in this helpful guide.
Read MoreFood for Thought: Why Teens Are What They Eat
Nutrition plays an influential role in both mental and physical health. Read more about its impact on mental health and why teens are what they eat.
Read MoreTalking to Teens About Nutrition as Self-Care
Last Updated: February 2021 In mental health treatment, your teenager learned the value of eating healthy and maintaining good nutrition. They learned about the importance of self-care and how to proactively promote wellness in ways to show they accept and love themselves. One of the most important things your teen can do for his or…
Read MoreHow Nutrition Affects Teen Mental Health
Last Updated: February 2021 Increasingly these days, there is less time to eat, and your teenager may be more likely to indulge in cravings for unhealthy foods, especially when it comes to accessibility and availability. Though your teen may not think much about what he or she is putting into his or her body, what…
Read MoreIs Your Child Having Problems Sitting Still? Here’s How to Deal With Restlessness
Last Updated: December 2020 Maybe it started with a nervous twitch. Chances are good that your daughter or son didn’t notice it until someone pointed it out to them. They can’t sit still. Even when they try, there is this nervous kind of energy, especially in their arms and legs. If they really concentrate, they…
Read MoreWhy Is Meth So Dangerous?
Meth is a drug that you should never mess with. It is extremely addictive and can cause immediate harm to your brain and body.
Read MoreLiving with Social Anxiety
For most people, experiencing some kind of anxiety in social situations is normal. The desire to be loved and accepted by others is a shared human need. You might worry about what to wear or what to say when you are amongst people outside of your family or close friends. Most people experience a lot…
Read MoreWhy is Depression So Dangerous?
Depression can sneak up on you and it can have tragic consequences. Learn more about the dangers of depression and what you can do to prevent it.
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