How Gratitude Can Get You Through the Holidays
The holidays are right around the corner. ‘Tis the season to be jolly—so why is it that we sometimes feel melancholy during the most wonderful time of the year? The […]
5 Tips for Surviving the Holidays with Divorced Parents
The holiday season is rolling in, and you know what that means – neighborhoods are lighting up like a Christmas tree, menorahs shining through windows, and, if you’re lucky, you […]
31 Mental Health Hacks to Relieve Your Holiday Anxiety
Anxiety. It’s a totally natural, normal, expected response to the dizzying blur of activities that happen each holiday season. Of course, that doesn’t make it any less painful or convenient. […]
Living in the Age of Teen Loneliness
Our teens live in a world of unparalleled entertainment opportunities, yet they still experience disturbing amounts of teen loneliness. Every cell phone they carry doubles as a computer filled with […]
Why Self-Esteem is Critical for Teen Mental Health
What is self-esteem? Self-esteem is defined as your subjective sense of overall personal worth or value. Having a healthy amount of self-esteem can benefit your mental well-being, your motivation, resilience, […]
Social Media and Our Perception of Reality
While social media can help build relationships, encourage connection, offer support, motivate young people, and spark one’s creative side, it can have negative implications if misused. Social Media Self-Perception vs. […]
“Man Up!” The phenomenon that affects young men across America
“You aren’t man enough.” “Man up!” “Come on, don’t be a ______.” What do these phrases have in common? You guessed it: They all reinforce toxic masculinity. Toxic masculinity is […]
11 Real Issues that Teens Face Every Day
“What a relief! My teen is back at school, finally, and everything is good again. No more Zoom classes and complaining.” Does this sound familiar? Now that public health officials […]
It’s 2021: Time to Reunite With Your Teen
New reports say teens are now spending 9 hours of their awake time consuming media. For tweens, the average daily screen time is 4 hours and 44 minutes. For teens, […]
How to Talk to Someone Going Through a Hard Time
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… … Except when you have the winter blues, the pandemic has disrupted your lifestyle, and you’re feeling lonely, sad, or anxious. Even […]