Teen Bulimia Statistics and Why We Need to Talk More about It
Bulimia nervosa is a serious eating disorder marked by recurrent bingeing and purging. Because both bingeing and compensatory behaviors (including vomiting,…
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Self-Injury Awareness Day March 1, 2018
Self-Injury Awareness Day (SIAD), is an international awareness day that takes place every year on March 1 and is a day…
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National Drug and Alcohol Week Jan 22-28 2018
National Drug and Alcohol Week is an awareness week that was started by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) in…
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How Can I Tell if My Child Has Anxiety?
An anxiety disorder is characterized by an irrational, persistent and overwhelming sense of fear and worry that interferes with daily activities….
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How to Treat my Child’s Anxiety Disorder?
Anxiety disorders are known to affect 25% of children between 13 and 18 years of age and can severely interfere with…
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How Can I Help my Troubled Teen?
Raising a teenager can be very challenging. Teenagers are in a state of limbo where they are trying to seek their…
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Why is my Child Sad All the Time?
As a parent, it can be heartbreaking to see your child sad or upset, even if it is momentary. Most children…
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Can the Holiday Season be a Trigger for my Child’s Depression?
Just like adults, children and teenagers often exhibit signs of stress around the holidays. If a child is known to have…
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Seeking Help for Your Teenager’s Depression
Studies have shown that approximately one in five teenagers suffer from depression at some point in their life. Depression is highly…
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How Can I Tell if my Teenager is Suicidal?
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), more than 41,000 individuals die by suicide each year, making suicide the 10th…
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