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Maltreatment of Children Can Lead to Various Mental Health Issues
A recent study from the University of Birmingham has shown that children who have experienced child abuse or neglect are four times more likely to develop a serious mental illness. The University of Birmingham did a study on general practitioner records of over...
How Social Media, Cyberbullying, and the Internet Impact Students’ Mental Health
Social media and the internet have opened the door to a dangerous phenomenon called cyberbullying. Students have been given access to view their peers' and total strangers' lives at any given time. This has allowed negative feedback, criticism, and bullying to become...
How To Tell If Your Teen Is Smoking Weed
If you are wondering if your teenager may be smoking weed, you are likely experiencing high levels of stress and concern for their well-being. This concern is not misplaced, as regular use of marijuana in teens can cause potentially irreversible damage. Smoking weed...
The Influence of Diet and Nutrition on ADHD Symptoms
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, also known as ADHD, affects 9.4% of children and 4.4% of adults in the United States. The rates of this disorder often decrease with age. Even so, the impact of ADHD on adults tends to be more severe as it inhibits the ability...
Warning Signs That Your Spouse May Be Cheating On You
While facing challenges within a marriage is unavoidable, there are some that present far more serious complications. Infidelity is an issue that ultimately ends many marriages and is devastating to experience. Because infidelity is typically kept a secret, it can be...
How To Move On From A Relationship
Moving on from a romantic relationship is one of the most challenging things you'll ever have to do. It is often difficult because it involves so many emotions, so many questions, and so much uncertainty about what the future holds. Many people feel distress, anxiety,...
Understanding the Nature of Effective Parenting
Raising kids can be extremely rewarding. It can also be frustrating and exhausting. While they can bring indescribable joy to your life, kids can also test your patience and your ability to manage them. Unfortunately, kids aren’t born with a “how to parent me”...
Transforming Stress Into Success: Strategies for Managing Stress at Work
Our jobs can be a source of rhythm that buoys us into a sense of contentment and accomplishment. Our professions can shape our identities and make our lives feel more meaningful and enriching. However, we cannot deny that work can also be a source of immense and...
How to Effectively Manage Anxiety
Anxiety is a normal part of the human experience. For example, a person may experience anxiety before giving a speech, taking a test, or walking down the aisle before getting married. For most people, these moments of anxiety fade quickly. Some people, however,...
Research Finds Boys Who Play Video Games Have a Lower Risk of Depression
A new study shows that video games can have positive impacts on boys’ mental health. The study also found that girls who spend more time on social media have increased symptoms of depression. Taken together, the findings show how different screen time can have either...
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