How to Stop Self Harm
Children are born into an unfamiliar world. Their parents hope they feel safe and loved, and will always have access to comfort and protection when needed. But no matter how…
Safely Addressing Self-Harm in Teens
Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and deliberate self-harm (DSH) are unfortunately common mental health diagnoses among teens in the US and abroad. It’s estimated that more than 15% of teens will self-harm…
Signs of Anorexia
What is anorexia? It is an eating disorder that can affect people of all genders, backgrounds, and ages. Nearly 30 million Americans are suffering, or have suffered, from an eating…
Anxiety Symptoms in Teens
The fears and worries of children with anxiety often focus on things outside themselves, like the dark, wild animals, monsters, or scary things happening to the people they love. During…
The Importance of Recognizing Self Harm
Humans and animals instinctively protect themselves from harm because survival is hardwired into the DNA of all sentient beings. But psychological harm or illness can interfere with what one might…
Signs of Self-Harm in Teens
Self-harm, also known as non-suicidal self-injury, or NSSI, is a compulsive behavior usually in response to depression, anxiety, and/or extreme stress. Teens are the most common sufferers of this mental…
5 CBT Coping Strategies to Help with Stress
Even if you or a loved one isn’t struggling with addiction, you may have heard about cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). This is a form of therapeutic care that’s used in the…
5 Signs of an Anxiety Disorder
Anxiety is something everyone experiences at least once in their life. It is the mind’s natural response to a situation that is stressful. Most people, however, find the anxiety disappearing…
How Social Anxiety Can Affect Relationships
Social anxiety disorder affects nearly 10% of American youth and about 7% of adults. Education regarding the links between social anxiety and drug abuse can help prevent addiction before it…
Can Social Anxiety Impact Teen Drug Abuse?
The links between mental health and substance use are well-documented. Teens and others who are affected by depression or anxiety are often diagnosed with a co-occurring addiction. People who struggle…