Teenagers Craving Sympathy: A Good or Dangerous Lure?
Sometimes it’s a cry for help or a way to feel noticed in a noisy world.
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Be A Parent: Not Your Child’s Best Friend
Know that your love as a parent is more profound, stronger, and enduring than any friendship. And that's something extraordinary.
7 Red Flags of Depression in Adolescents That Parents Should Never Ignore
Depression is a complicated and diverse mental illness, after all. Still, these provide a good starting point for identifying that something is off with your teen
Long Messages for a Depressed Teen — From a Place of Love
Preteen and teenage depression struggles and—here’s a big one—remind them that they are loved parents,
Fake Depression or a Real Cry for Help?
The symptoms seem exaggerated or unbelievable, perhaps. Or one minute they seem fine and the other they seem depressed.
Treating Depression in Unusual Ways – Why!!!
Before getting into some of these alternative treatments, I encourage you to speak with your medical professional about any new treatment.
#1 Online Depression Test: Know the Signs and Take Action
Taking a test is a simple and painless thing. There are hundreds if not thousands of web sites that offer free behavioral tests.
Mental Illness Stigma and Your Children’s Mental Health: How Society’s Perception Shapes Young Minds
Parents of children with mental health issues carry the burden of stigma plus the fear for their child’s well-being.
Confined Isolation to Blame for Teen Anxiety and Depression?
Being trapped inside, unable to see friends and extended family, can have an adverse effect on your child. Especially the youth who may be struggling mental illness.
Sadness and Depression: How Do You Know the Difference?
Fortunately, there are ways you as a parent can help. Firstly, listen. Don’t shut them down when they talk to you, even if they’re saying negative things about themselves.
A Sedentary Lifestyle in Adolescents May Be Linked to Depression
Getting up and staying active means you’re far more likely to see and interact with others. This is extremely important during the formative years
7 Overlooked Barriers That Stop Youth from Getting Help for Depression
Shame: I’ve failed as a parent!
Depression is a complicated condition; the experts are still debating the causes. Blaming yourself for your loved one’s depression doesn’t help anyone
Quick Fixes: Mental Health, Depression, and Teen Struggles
“There are wounds that never show on the body that are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds.”
― Laurell K. Hamilton
Angry Depression: Is Your Teen Struggling and Spiraling Out of Control?
Angry mood or depressionOne simple benchmark for determining if irritability, anger, or moodiness is normal is how long it lasts.
Parent Now: Depression Is on the Rise—Is It a Call for Help?
Once a child is diagnosed with depression, a parent needs to focus provide adequate individual care and support.
Masked Depression Hidden Behind Teenager Smiles Concealed Angry
At this point, you may be wondering: What are the signs? Well, apart from the ‘typical’ signs of depression like changes in eating or sleeping patterns
Teenage Behavior Problems Are at Suppressing Alarming Rates
Out of Control – Understanding Teen Behavior Today Teenage behavior can feel like a mystery—even to parents who’ve been through it before. You’d think that having lived through your own teen years would prepare you to guide someone else through…
Understanding Depression: Harder for Parents Than Teens?
Dear Parents, Understanding depression takes time—and humility. It means recognizing that the child who once laughed freely and hugged you tightly might now be feeling pain you can’t see, and maybe don’t understand. You may say things like: “Do your…
In Teen Girls, It Doubles
Youth Depression Is On the Rise When you think of depression, what comes to mind? Sadness? That’s only part of the story. Clinical depression—especially in teens—is complex, deep-rooted, and often hidden behind smiles, laughter, or silence. “When you’re surrounded by…
Dealing With Anxiety & Depression
Can’t Stop Feeling Anxious? You’re Not Alone. Anxiety and depression are more than just “bad moods” or “teenage phases.” Yes, it’s normal for everyone to feel worried or sad now and then. But when these feelings become persistent, overwhelming, and…
Do You Know How to Discipline a Depressed Teenager? Be Flexible
Depressed Teens Need More Than Just Rules—They Need Understanding Disciplining a depressed teenager requires more than enforcing rules. It demands empathy, patience, and emotional flexibility. Teens are already navigating a storm of pressure—academic, social, emotional—and when depression hits, they’re often…
10 Little-Known Interesting Facts About Teenage Depression to Watch
Little Known, Deeply Important Teenage depression is more than just sadness. It can take many forms—rebellion, isolation, irritability, and even hyperactivity. Teens are especially vulnerable during puberty, when their bodies and lives are undergoing rapid transformation. While some symptoms are…
Single Moms | Tips for Taking Care of Yourself While Raising Teens
Life as a Single Mom: The Struggle Is Real The number of single-mother households in America has steadily increased over the past few years. With that rise comes greater emotional strain, financial pressure, and a deep sense of isolation for…
Quick Want to See Absolutely More Help for Homeless Youth
Mental Health of Homeless Youth In Atlanta is your concern.
This is according to a report by Georgia State University. A lot of people in the city of Atlanta have expressed their great concern. But are they doing more than just expressing concern?
My Halloween Day Story Filled with Happiness
My Halloween Day Story Filled with Happiness I was that kid—the one who couldn’t wait for Halloween Day just to load up on candy.Lots of it. “Did you know that at one time trick-or-treating was canceled? During World War II,…
Teenage Depression can’t go through it alone
Depression Teenage depression is not something you can face alone. The stats are staggering—one out of every ten teens has been diagnosed with some form of depressive disorder. Mental illness does not discriminate. It doesn’t care about your background, your…
Child Development and Depression in Teenage Girls
Understanding Depression in Teenage Girls Child development and the hormonal changes that come with puberty can be challenging for many parents to navigate. It’s often painful to watch your daughter struggle with mood swings or sadness and not know how…
Good Advice MAY SAVE YOUR TEEN’S LIFE
When Words Can Make a Difference Good advice might literally save your teen’s life. Finding the right thing to say when your child is going through a rough time is one of the hardest things a parent can face. You…
Three Easy Books You Will Like About Depression for Teens
Easy to Read, Hard to Forget Books can be a powerful tool in helping teens—and their parents—understand the weight and reality of depression. They explain what teens may be feeling in ways that are relatable, informative, and often healing. “A…
Moody Teens: Signs of Laughing, Crying, and Emotional Whirlwinds During Manic Depression
Understanding Moody Behavior in Teens Mood swings in teenagers can feel like emotional roller coasters. Their emotions rise and fall rapidly—one moment laughing uncontrollably, the next sullen, withdrawn, or angry. While some of this is normal during adolescence, extreme shifts…