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Does Son Know I Think He's A Disappointment
02January

Does Son Know I Think He's A Disappointment

Taylor, a high school student told his mother he wanted to drop out of school. Her first reaction was to lecture him about how important high school was and what a failure he would be in life. Instead of speaking, she asked several open...

Removing the Stigma of Teen Treatment: Can Michael Jackson
02January

Removing the Stigma of Teen Treatment: Can Michael Jackson

Mental health issues have become more recognized by the general populace in recent years. However, there is still a stigma that mental issues are, "All in your head" and can easily be fixed if you just change your thinking. Some...

The Secret is That There
02January

The Secret is That There

If you've been blaming yourself for all of the problems your son or daughter has been experiencing and feeling like an inadequate parent, it is important that you realize that there is no such thing as a perfect teenager....

A Surprisingly Simple Care Strategy for Young Adults Dealing with Trauma
02January

A Surprisingly Simple Care Strategy for Young Adults...

A recent study shows that writing about problems can actually heal wounds of the mind - and the body. Therapists have long known that talking about problems is an effective way of easing emotional trauma for their...

What Lesson Can We Learn From The Urge To Get Wasted
02January

What Lesson Can We Learn From The Urge To Get Wasted

Addiction doesn't simply happen to anyone, even those of us with severe genetic predispositions to drug and alcohol abuse going back for generations. That means that there's always going to be a trigger, something that leads one to abuse...

How Can the Economy Affect Young Adult Behavior
02January

How Can the Economy Affect Young Adult Behavior

The simple answer to this question is young adults in general are more concerned with others, especially people who are less fortunate, and try a little harder to save energy and protect the environment during an economic...

Facts To Help Parents Understand the Link Between Creativity and Depression
02January

Facts To Help Parents Understand the Link Between...

There has a been a long history relating to a connection between creativity and depression especially in bipolar mental illness. For the most part, it is believed that the two are connected, although there is a...

Are Some Addictions Worse Than Others for Young Adults
02January

Are Some Addictions Worse Than Others for Young Adults

Are some addictions worse than others for young adults?  This is a very tough question to say the least.  Addictions come in such a variety of forms; Drug addiction, Alcoholism, Gaming addiction, even...

Why Would Young Adults Believe That Illegal Drugs Can Help Them
02January

Why Would Young Adults Believe That Illegal Drugs Can...

The mind of an addict is a mysterious puzzle that can take years to unravel.   Illegal drugs are illegal for a reason, they have severe effects if not managed responsibly.  So why on earth would any young...