Life is full of stressors. These stressors can be found in both our personal lives and at our workplaces, and as a young mother they may seem more prevalent in your life then in that of your child-less friends. Even though you might not realize it, these stressors could be impacting your overall health. According… Continue reading 5 Ways for Young Moms to Cope with Stress
The American Psychological Association has found that high levels of stress are extremely common among teenagers. The APA also reports that school is the number one stress factor for teenagers. Stress unmanaged can quickly turn into depression if your teen doesn’t have healthy coping mechanisms for dealing with stress. Here are 5 signs your teen’s… Continue reading 5 Signs Your Teen’s Stress Level Is Too High
College is a time when young adults are especially prone to stress, but this is especially true when you’re a freshman. For one, it may be the first time for you to be out on your own and taking care of yourself. Moving to a dorm, meeting new people, and just learning to navigate the… Continue reading How to Cope with Stress During the First Year of College
Being a teenager is a stressful time. Puberty, school, and social pressures have a big impact on many teens’ mental health, and many develop anxiety disorders. According to the American Psychological Association, high stress and ineffective coping mechanisms are ingrained in our culture. The APA also reports that school is the most common source of… Continue reading The Truth About Teens and Stress
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders are the most common disorder in the United States and affect 18% of the population. Anxiety is often related to social factors when found in teenagers and young adults. If social media is causing you anxiety, it might be a good time to take… Continue reading Is Your Social Media Account Causing Your Anxiety?
Most parents know that the holiday season that begins at Halloween and stretches all the way into the New Year is stressful. What many of us don’t realize is that as our stress level increases, so does the stress level of those around us, including our teenagers. Unfortunately, when we are stressed out we are… Continue reading 7 Ways Parents Can Help Teens Deal with Holiday Stress
It is tough to be a teenager and the demands of today’s world don’t make it any easier. The most common things that can cause stress in a teenager’s life, as outlined by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, include academic demands, family problems, high expectations, overly packed schedules, safety concerns, peer relationships,… Continue reading 3 Tips for Teen Stress Relief
The school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut was a tragedy beyond measure. When events like this occur, it shakes the foundation on which all our lives are built. This is as true for our teenagers as it is for us parents. Everyone searches for some way to make sense of the awful events of that day,… Continue reading Helping Teens Feel Safe in an Unsafe World
For most parents, the thought of their teenager intentionally harming themselves can seem inconceivable. We work hard every day to protect them from the worst of the world and often only see the dangers that are hiding “out there.” Unfortunately, these two things together can make it very hard to see that one of the… Continue reading Self Harm, No Longer Just a Teenage Problem
Being a teenager in today’s world comes with the same stresses teens have always faced plus a wide range of new stresses their parents and grandparents never faced. According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, teens are stressed because of academic demands, high expectations, jam-packed schedules, safety concerns, family problems, peer relationships,… Continue reading How Writing Helps Teenagers Manage Stress
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