Everyone will agree that the problem of anxiety and teen depression is quite common among teenagers. This is more so in the case of school or college going students. However, it is more surprising to learn that teenagers who observe military deployment of a parent are more prone to depression. According to a study, the number of teenagers dealing with depression is more in families whose one of the parent is deployed in military. There are many factors that trigger high level of teen depression among youngsters whose parents are deployed. Continue reading “How Deployment of Close Family Members Can Lead To Teen Depression”
Author: Dr. Sarah
Nobody will deny that the problem of anxiety and teen depression is on the rise. More and more teenagers are suffering from serious levels of depression and anxiety. Bullying, ragging, low self esteem, lack of confidence etc are some of the factors that lead to anxiety and depression among majority of youngsters. This is more so in the case of school or college going teens that are more prone to stressful schedule compounded with ragging. Often such situations trigger many other disorders. Sleeping disorders is one such condition caused by depression. Continue reading “Anxiety and Teen Depression Responsible for Sleeping Disorders”
A recent study says that the number of young women and girls who feel unhappy about their looks and who become prone to easy loss of their self-esteem has been growing. Especially, those young girls who are in their late teens are not as much positive as they used to be when they were still younger. Continue reading “Why Girls are Prone to Losing their Self-esteem Easily”
If your kid is not able to relate to others, it may be a disability that is popularly known as Asperger’s syndrome. In general, adults, teens and children having this disability may not be able to get their messages across to others. They may be talking continuously and not allow others to talk. They cannot understand the feelings and the body language or the gestures of others. In short, it can be construed that those with this disability may have impaired communication. Continue reading “When Kids with Asperger’s Syndrome Turn into Bullies”
When you get married, you do so for living with your spouse till the end of your life. At the time of marriage, no one will imagine or think about a split or a break-up in the relationship. But, the reality is different. Not all marriages turn out to be healthy marriages because more than 40% of these relationships fail and the couples split due to various reasons. Continue reading “What Prevents Healthy Marriages”
Teen depression does not just begin or end with bad moods or occasional melancholy. It can be a serious issue that can impact not only the life of the affected teen but his or her family members and friends. Some of the teens who have been affected may take to drugs or alcohol. If the problem is chronic and serious, the teens may commit suicide also. Continue reading “What Can You Do About Teen Depression”
There are many people, especially women, who think that they have some attribute or the other that needs to be changed. This means that these people may have a self-esteem issue. That is the reason they always focus on their own faults, negative points and flaws. Continue reading “Various Programs that Help in Regaining Self-esteem”
Many people think that only girls with teen depression are affected by what are known as eating disorders. But, studies have revealed that teen boys and young men are also affected by body-image issues. These issues are generally caused by use of drugs or supplements, binge drinking and so on. Even in the new studies conducted, it has been found that more than 30% of teen boys are having the habit of binge eating, binge drinking and purging of food. From this, it is quite clear that eating disorders are not just the issue of girls alone. Continue reading “Teen Depression And Drug Addiction Fueled By Body Image Issues”
It is wrong to assume that your self-esteem level will be in tact even if you age. That is why elders are advised to watch how children and young people get over their self confidence issues. In fact, healthy self-esteem plays a big role in a person’s life at every stage. Continue reading “Self-esteem Tips for Elders”
If you think that your shopping habits have become a huge drain on your finances, you should take immediate steps to change your habits. Experts on psychology opine that if you sincerely wish to curb this habit, you should first admit that there is a problem. If you are not ready to accept that there is a problem, you can never get rid of it. Continue reading “Psychology Tips for Keeping a Tab on Shopping Habits”