…related to self-mutilation include depression, bipolar disorder, substance use disorders, and eating disorders. What Are the Signs of Self-Cutting? The symptoms that a person is self-cutting are scars, which are…
…can contribute to depression, anxiety, substance misuse, stress, clouded thinking, feelings of guilt, and low self-esteem. Relationships: Overt blowups in relationships can cause breakups, prevent resolving conflicts (or contribute to…
…for a child with depression, anxiety, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). But it’s not always clear that we as parents should share our kids’ mental health issues with other…
…(Canadian Family Physician) Development and vulnerability in close relationships (Gil Noam, Kurt Fischer) The Rise of Oxygen Bars (WebMD) Prospective study of polygenic risk, protective factors, and incident depression following…
…wherever you get your podcasts. Supporting friends who are struggling can be a valuable thing. Mental health problems among young people are on the rise. Recent studies show that depression,…
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…They may also experience intense depression or anxiety. Chronic feelings of emptiness. There is often a hollow feeling of boredom. Dissociation and feelings of detachment. Many individuals will have the…
Listen to our podcast episode on Cognitive Behavior Therapy, featuring Susan Sprich, PhD. Jenny was a 15-year-old high school sophomore who had suffered from depression for six months. Her pediatrician…
…set them off. Psychiatric or developmental disorders. Kids with bipolar disorder and/or depression, ADHD, autism spectrum, or other disorders, tend to have shorter fuses. By the same token, kids who…
…involved in group therapy and received medication to treat her depression. Christine was diagnosed with bulimia. Bulimia often begins during the college years when the desire to be thin and…
…a severe psychiatric syndrome, and depression is the most common among these. But, one in 10 of these kids suffer severe social disappointments like Rob’s. These kids do not necessarily…
…teenager to die by suicide include the presence of some mood disorder (most commonly depression), coupled with the use of drugs, or other substances, and previous attempts. Although research suggests…
…food consumption has been linked to depression PTSD riskier decision-making, and overall sadness. The same kinds of conclusions can be drawn from studies looking at overall food deprivation. Starvation and…
…be part of another psychiatric disorder as a way of coping with emotions or stresses in life. It is most often associated with depression, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and a…
…who exercise regularly have better attention and fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression. Exercise can increase your energy level and your memory. And yes – it can help with weight…