A study conducted at the Rutgers-Camden University has revealed that young girls who are obese are more likely to be affected by teen depression and the converse is true also in several cases. In this study, the researchers have evaluated more than 1,500 young people between ages 11 and 24 and this research spanned a period of about 10 years. At the end of this period, the researchers could conclude that young girls who have depression when they are at the threshold of adolescence have a tendency to be affected by obesity during the last phase of their adolescence. Continue reading “Obesity and Teen Depression in Young Girls”
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According to researchers who have conducted a new study, children who spend longer hours on the computer or watching television or playing games are more prone to be affected by depression. The problem is that teen depression may lead to suicidal thoughts also. These children may be affected by anxiety disorders also. Over 12,000 adolescents who belong to various European countries took part in this study and the purpose of the study was to identify the risk behaviors in young people. Continue reading “Long Screen Time Can Lead to Teen Depression”
That teen depression has been on the increase is an indisputable fact. According to a survey, about 11% of adolescents are affected by teen depression. But the unfortunate fact is that only 20 to 30% of these young people get the attention, treatment and care they deserve. It is therefore the primary duty of parents as well as teachers to acquire as much knowledge as possible about this problem because only then, they will be able to take timely action. Very importantly, they should know the warning signs of teen depression. Continue reading “Five Teen Depression Warning Signs”
Teen depression should not be taken lightly because its effects are real. In fact, teen depression can harm the lives of the children to a very great extent. If left untreated, these children may have suicidal thoughts also. Continue reading “Effects of Teen Depression”
People may know what Autism is. They may also have heard about Asperger’s Syndrome. But it is unlikely that they may be knowing about the different forms of Autism. The problem is that if people do not have enough knowledge about these disorders, they may not recognize the problem in their children on time with the result that the problem will get continue to remain even during their adulthood. Continue reading “Difference Between Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome”
There is good news for parents of children who have been affected by teen depression. Researchers at Northwestern University are on the verge of developing a smartphone that is capable of finding out when children are depressed and urging them to seek the help of friends. Continue reading “Apps that Can Help Treat Teen Depression”
Researchers have established that technologies like smartphones and tablets contribute significantly in improving the conditions of children who have been affected by Asperger’s Syndrome and Autistic-Spectrum-Disorders. Though there are a number of apps like Social Navigator, ReQall, IEP Checklist, AutismXpress, First-Then-Visual-Schedule that can help kids with Asperger’s Syndrome and similar mental health problems, let us delve a little deep and have a look at Social Navigator. Continue reading “Apps for Victims of Asperger’s Syndrome”
According to an online dictionary, self-esteem is a confidence and satisfaction in oneself or self-respect. So, the question that arises in your mind is how to gain confidence and satisfaction in myself? Also, some of us get a question why some people have a higher level of self-esteem, while some have it at a lower level? Even, some people, who have succeeded in their lives have a lesser sense of worth on themselves, while some people, who have undergone many failures in their life have a higher level of self-respect. Like many others, if you too wish to gain a higher level of self-respect, the secrets given below will be helpful: Continue reading “Self-esteem Secrets”
Generally, people with low self-esteem do not realize its effects on their lives as they begin to think that they are used to live a life that is full of frustrations and fear. These people also think that fulfilled and happier life is almost not possible. The fact is that low self-respect affects almost every aspect of the lives of people with this problem, right from the way in which they think about themselves to the way they react to life situations. Continue reading “Negative Effects of Low Self-esteem”
One of the most common struggles about dealing with anxiety is that people generally think some wrong things about this disorder. Joseph Bienvenu, who is an associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the Johns Hopkins University, has pointed out that there are many misleading notions pertaining to anxiety disorder that can make the task of dealing with this problem more difficult. These erroneous beliefs are a common reality for people, who know someone who is battling with the condition or they themselves have it or those who think that they may be on the edge of diagnosis. Now, let us get into the details about some common myths prevailing about teen anxiety: Continue reading “Myths About Teen Anxiety”