Adults are not the only ones who experience intrusive thoughts, they can also be present in children. When children experience intrusive thoughts, they are often scared and overwhelmed. They do not understand where the thoughts are coming from and have a hard time...
Depression is not always obvious. Teens can suffer for years with depression, without family, friends, or other loved ones ever suspecting that something is wrong. In these cases, the teen usually has high-functioning depression. A form of depression in which they...
Living with depression is a struggle. It can cause persistent feelings of sadness, anxiety, or emptiness, and often causes those struggling with it to lose interest in the things they used to enjoy. It is only natural that these people, and their doctors, want to know...
Unfortunately, depression and its effects are often misunderstood by the majority of people, even those who have it. Depression is more than just feeling sad and hopeless, it actually has a serious and observable effect on the brain. With teen depression on the rise,...
Medical professionals are always on the lookout for new ways to treat their patients. In recent years, many have found that expressive arts therapy can work wonders. Expressive arts therapy is a type of therapy and counseling which primarily uses creative processes...
As we move through fall and enter winter, it is common for people to begin having feelings of sadness and general malaise. However, for some people this is more than just being upset that the “fun” seasons are over for the year, it is actually a serious condition...
Acceptance and commitment therapy, also known as ACT, is a unique approach to helping teens focus on improving their mental health, whether they struggle with anxiety, depression, or other mental health disorder. Like other types of therapy used to treat teen mental...
Depression is a highly common concern amongst high school students. With all the major milestones they experience in a short amount of time, it can be hard to determine what triggers depression in each individual. If you are concerned about the mental health of a high...
Everyone experiences mental health struggles in their own way. Because of this, it may be hard to recognize signs of depression, even in close family members. With adolescents, it can be especially difficult. Parents are not able to see how their child acts or...
