How to Tell if Your Child or Teen May Have Depression
Clinically Edited & Approved by: Deena Altman, PA-C How to Tell if Your Child or Teen May Have Depression An adolescent dies from suicide every 100 minutes, making it the third leading cause of death for people ages 15 to 24. Even after teens and children overcome depression, it can have long-lasting effects on their brains. Untreated depression can cause the brain to deteriorate,…
What Parents Should Know About Teens and Electronic Cigarettes
What Parents Should Know About Teens and Electronic Cigarettes In 2018, more than 37% of high school seniors reported vaping, which is the practice of smoking e-cigarettes. That’s an increase of about 10% over the previous year’s findings. It’s not just older students using tobacco this way. About one in ten eighth graders report vaping as well. With these numbers now at record highs,…
How Visual Media Affects Children
Clinically Edited & Approved by: Angela Hamm, NP-BC How Visual Media Affects Children If you’ve ever left a superhero movie feeling inspired, cried during your favorite network drama, or felt moved to act by a documentary, you know that the media you consume can have a powerful effect on your feelings. As such, it stands to reason that television and movies can change the…
