by Patrice M Foster | Apr 1, 2023 | teenage depression |
Teenagers “Fake depression is all this is.” “They’re just acting out.” “They aren’t really depressed.” “They don’t have anything to be depressed about.” As parents and other caregivers, it’s often easy to slip into this line of thinking. After all, depression is a...
by Patrice M Foster | Feb 2, 2023 | teenage depression |
Is depression denial a thing? Not admitting depression in your child is an easy trap to fall into. As a matter of fact, Depression is not like other health conditions. For example, type 1 diabetes that have little or no stigma around them, and people understand...
by Patrice M Foster | Jan 10, 2023 | teenage depression |
Hear Me out Mental awareness for children and teens is not just about education, but empowerment. Not only does it help them to know how to maneuver their own mental health, but it teaches them empathy and understanding for others, too. So, as we go into a new year,...
by Patrice M Foster | Dec 30, 2022 | teenage depression |
Denial Parents, ignoring mental illness in your child can have serious consequences. Yes, I’m starting strong with this one, but stay with me. It is tempting to believe or assume that your child is okay. Mental illness can slip under the radar, especially if you don’t...
by Patrice M Foster | Dec 19, 2022 | teenage depression |
Celebration & Vacation Holidays trigger depression might seem like a contradiction in terms, but it’s a very real phenomenon. For some people, including teens, the holiday season is not a happy time, but one that brings stress, anxiety, and sadness. What could...
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