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How to Develop a Sense of Self and Build Self-Worth in Young Adulthood
A sense of self means knowing who you are, what you value, where you find meaning and purpose, and what you're all about. Self-worth is...
Feb 127 min read
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The Hidden Reality of Male Eating Disorders
Eating disorders can present differently in females than in males. It is important to know the warning signs of a developing condition....
Jan 286 min read
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Is Today's Grind Culture Leading to Teen Burnout?
The teen years are often marked by heightened stress and increasing pressures. From personal relationships to future plans, teens must...
Jan 226 min read
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How Tech Created a "Recipe for Loneliness."
Researchers have found technology and loneliness are interlinked, stoked by the way we interact with social media, text messages and...
Dec 3, 20248 min read
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An A.I. Soulmate and a Teen's Suicide
Can A.I. be blamed for a Teen's suicide? The mother of a 14 year old Florida boy says he became obsessed with a chatbot on Character.AI ...
Nov 15, 202413 min read
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Are We Thinking About the Youth Mental Health Crisis All Wrong?
Global trends in economics, climate and technology are weighing on young adults, a report finds. It recommends overhauling how we...
Aug 27, 20244 min read
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Rate of Suicide in the U.S. Peaks Among Older Men, a Hard Demographic to Reach
The hardest group for Dennis Gillan to get to talk about suicide is older men. They also happen to have the highest rate of suicide in...
Aug 20, 20245 min read
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His son died by suicide. He wants every parent to know what he found on his kid's phone.
Story by Charles Trepany, USA TODAY NOTE: This article discusses suicide and suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is struggling...
Aug 6, 20245 min read
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Mercy
by Andrea Giannini My name is Andrea and I am an addict in recovery. My addictions were speed, narcotics, and alcohol. Because of my...
Aug 2, 20244 min read
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Construction Workers are Dying by Suicide at an Alarming Rate
The construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates among professions, with an estimated 6,000 construction workers dying by...
Jul 2, 20249 min read
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Surgeon General Warns of Mental Health Crisis Surrounding Social Media
Surgeon General Wants Tobacco-Style Warning Applied to Social Media Platforms. In an op-ed in The New York Times, Dr. Vivek Murthy said...
Jun 25, 20243 min read
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When a Child Dies of Drug Addiction
Addiction is defined as not having control over doing, taking or using something to the point where it could be harmful to you. A CHILD...
Jun 14, 20243 min read
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Are Celebrities Good Role Models?
Celebrities have a powerful impact on how teens view themselves and how they behave. Celebrities have always had a powerful presence in...
Jun 10, 20247 min read
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AI and Teen Mental Health
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, has the potential to support teen well-being - but the negatives include tech addiction and cyberbullying...
Jun 7, 20246 min read
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Post-College Depression
Why it's so common and how to cope. College commencement—“the first day of the rest of your life.” After four long years, countless cram...
May 28, 20247 min read
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Disconnected Youth
The skyrocketing cost of higher education is causing some young people to opt out of college, which can affect their ability to find...
May 24, 20245 min read
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‘High-Functioning Anxiety Isn’t a Medical Diagnosis. It’s a Hashtag.’
Soaring rates of anxiety and depression among adolescents. Medical groups declaring a “national emergency.” The surgeon general calling...
May 17, 20241 min read
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Did TikTok videos inspire a teen's suicide?
His Mom says she found graphic evidence. *NOTE - Please be aware, this story includes graphic descriptions of videos that refer to...
May 15, 202410 min read
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A Pain Like No Other
All loss is hard. All loss is lonely. But there is something about child-loss that puts it in a unique category. Story by Louise Lagerman...
Apr 30, 20244 min read
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Delta-8 THC and Teens
Young people are using cannabis regularly as a way to self-medicate and cope with mental health challenges. A form of THC known as...
Apr 26, 20244 min read
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