mental health, teen anxiety, teen depression, teenagers

The Causes of Teen Depression and How to Deal With It

Teen depression can affect your adolescent’s behavior and physical or emotional functions. Depression can occur at any stage of life, but teen depression symptoms differ from adult depression symptoms. This article will introduce teen depression, how it develops and what adults can do to help deal with it.  Teen depression Teen depression is a serious ...

Nathan Machoka

A depressed teenager.

Lockdowns Led to Less Life Satisfaction

Stricter lockdowns in response to COVID-19 led to a higher loss in life satisfaction and worse mental health and well-being outcomes, new research from The Australian National University (ANU) shows.   Led by the ANU Centre for Social Research and Methods and using Oxford University’s COVID-19 Stringency Index, the study is the first in Australia to examine the direct links between ...

Troy Oakes

A shop closed due to COVID-19.

Smartphones Promise Satisfaction and Meaning, but Only Deliver More Searching

Users of smartphones will be disappointed if they expect their devices and social media to fill their need for purpose and meaning. Instead, it will probably do the opposite, researchers at Baylor and Campbell Universities found in a recently published study. Christopher M. Pieper, Ph.D., senior lecturer of sociology at Baylor University, and lead author Justin J. ...

Troy Oakes

Four girls using smartphones.

Mental Health Activities for Kids and Teens

In today’s fast-paced society, it can be hard for kids and teens to deal with stressors that may be causing them to experience emotional and behavioral issues. Including mental health activities in everyday life can encourage them to practice mindfulness, improve communication, and strengthen self-esteem. Mental health activities are those that promote and assist in ...

Viena Abdon

A smiling group of teens outside posing for a group photo.

Social Anxiety vs. Shyness: What Is the Difference?

Shyness is expected in certain social situations. For example, most people have short-term nervousness when going out on a new date or doing a presentation. But when your anxiety starts affecting your life and daily routine, you probably have a social anxiety disorder. Social anxiety is a form of anxiety disorder that is characterized by ...

Nathan Machoka

A shy girl.

Do You Have Any Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms?

Let’s look at coping mechanisms. Do you frequently watch television or binge-watch TV shows when stressed and unsure of how to cope? Do you ever lash out at people, or does your brain become stormy when stress or anxiety hits you? For Melbourne’s northern, western, and central districts, gambling, alcohol, and substance misuse are severe ...

Ratul Saha

A man with his head placed on a table with a glass of alcoholic spirit.

How to Balance Mental Health Amidst the Chaos of Work and Life

Life and its daily challenges can quickly get the best of us. While nutrition and rest are essential for maintaining vitality, mental health is often underrated. In this article, you will find out why maintaining mental health is essential and how you can excel at it. From financial to workplace worries, we all face difficulties ...

Viena Abdon

A woman smelling a handful of flowers.

Mental Wellness: Protective Factors that Keep You Healthy

Mental wellness is an important factor that helps you have a fulfilling life. Therefore, a focus on improving your own mental health will mean you will feel even happier. Strong psychological health is referred to as mental well-being. Becoming mentally healthy entails having an organized mind and working for your best interests. You possess the ...

Viena Abdon

An Asian man looking contented.

What Goes on Inside a Narcissist’s Mind?

Have you ever wondered why a narcissist behaves in such a way or what kind of thoughts these people harbor? When you are able to grasp narcissism, you can then get a better understanding of what actually goes on in a narcissist’s mind.  It is important to know, however, that not all selfish and self-centered people ...

Mike West

Inside a narcissist's mind.

Is It Time for a Mental Health Makeover?

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Mental health is essential at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. Mastering your mind is key to a healthy and happy ...

Tatiana Denning

Smiling bearded man sitting back and taking a break from working on his laptop at a coffee shop.