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If You’re Depressed, Spend Time in the Grass: Nature’s Amazing Effects on Mood

“Go outside and get some fresh air!” We’re sure you’ve heard that tons of times growing up. Maybe you were…
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Parents
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My Friend Told Me They Want to Die. What Should I Do?

You’re a teen, and you’re having a late-night DMC with your friend. In the midst of the conversation, he or…
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Teens
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Do I Have Anxiety?

It’s common to worry from time to time. Anxiety is a normal emotion that everyone experiences at some level. In…
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Internet & Social Media
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Does Your Teen Have a Finsta? The Dark Side of This Secret Instagram

You may have heard of Insta. It’s short for Instagram, a popular social media photo-sharing app that’s a favorite of…
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School's Out
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Teens: How to Evaluate Your Year

You’ve heard the saying before: Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it. It’s attributed to the…
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Should You Take Your Teen to the Mental Health Hospital? How to Proceed If You’re Not Sure What to Do

If you have a teen struggling with mental health or addiction issues, it’s hard to know what to do at…
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Child Sex Trafficking: California’s Huge Problem, and What It Means For Teens

California has a huge sex trafficking problem, especially when it comes to adolescents. According to the National Human Trafficking Resource…
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Summer, Teens, and Driving: The Deadly Season

The three-month period between Memorial Day and Labor Day – known in the Northern Hemisphere as summer – is beloved…
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Parents
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Does Your Teen Have Kik? How to Stay Safe on This App

You’re probably on Facebook. You know about Instagram and Snapchat. You’re familiar with Whatsapp and Twitter. Maybe you even know…
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Anxiety & Mood Disorders
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Why Am I Always So Sad? Do I Have Depression?

If you’re a teen, it’s normal to have days when you’re feeling down. The everyday stresses of school, parents, friends,…
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Parents
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

In 1949, the non-profit organization Mental Health America (MHA) held the first Mental Health Awareness Month, which is also called…
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Anxiety & Mood Disorders

Mental Health Awareness Month: Adolescent Depression and Anxiety

Seventy years ago, the non-profit advocacy group Mental Health America (MHA) held the first Mental Health Awareness Month, also known…
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