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What to Do if Your Child Is Struggling: Steps Caregivers Can Take To Help Kids and Teens With Their Mental Health
By Sheri Madigan and Tracy Vaillancourt Children

What to Do if Your Child Is Struggling: Steps Caregivers Can Take To Help Kids and Teens With Their Mental Health

Emerging research suggests that child and adolescent mental health problems are on the rise. For example, one in four children report that they have experienced clinically elevated rates of depression, and rates of emergency department visits for attempted suicide have increased by 22 per cent in the past few years. As clinicians and researchers, we […]

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Social Media Addiction Disrupts the Sleep, Moods and Social Activities of Teens and Young Adults
By Linda Pagani, Amélie Gilker Beauchamp, Beatrice Necsa, Benoit Gauthier, Kianoush Harandian, and Laurie-Anne Kosak Your Health

Social Media Addiction Disrupts the Sleep, Moods and Social Activities of Teens and Young Adults

It took a half century for the first American Surgeon General Report to establish the link between tobacco and lung cancer. In response, companies infiltrated media and genetically modified tobacco leaves to make them even more addictive. Curiously, tech companies developed similar compelling algorithms to create dependence among users — these technologies appear innocuous, but […]

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Understanding Depression in Seniors: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
By Chris Brown Your Health

Understanding Depression in Seniors: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

When it comes to health issues, some of the most overlooked ones are mental health conditions, especially in seniors. We all have periods when we’re feeling blue, when life’s little or big challenges make us feel down. But sometimes, what we’re experiencing, or what our loved ones are experiencing, is more than just temporary sadness. […]

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Beyond the Blues: The Subtle Signs of Depression You Might Be Ignoring
By Chris Brown Your Health

Beyond the Blues: The Subtle Signs of Depression You Might Be Ignoring

Depression, a pervasive, often stealthy mental health condition, can quietly intrude into one’s life, masking itself as fatigue, a temporary lack of drive, or just an incidental phase of feeling down. Recognizing the less conspicuous signs of depression can be a crucial step towards seeking professional help and embarking on the path to recovery. As […]

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Stronger Together: Discovering the Benefits of Family Counseling for a Healthier Home Life
By Clarissa Vanner Your Health

Stronger Together: Discovering the Benefits of Family Counseling for a Healthier Home Life

Are you struggling with family conflicts and communication issues? Learn about the key benefits of family counseling and how it can help your family create stronger relationships and a more positive home life.

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