Mental Health For Teens: More Exercise and Less Screen Time
Razi Berry A new study from UBC researchers finds that teens, especially girls, have better mental health when they spend more time taking part in extracurricular activities, like sports and art, and less time in front of screens. The study, published in the journal Preventive Medicine, found that spending less than two hours per day […]
Art-Based Mindfulness Helps Reduce Headaches in Teen Girls
Razi Berry Teenagers report higher levels of stress than adults, and cite school as the highest contributing factor, according to the American Psychological Association’s annual report. A summary from 2013 concluded that while stress among Americans was not new, “what’s troubling is the stress outlook for teens in the United States.” Stress outlook for teens […]
Parents Blame Themselves as Barrier to Teen Independence
Razi Berry Something most parents don’t want to hear from their teenager: I am not prepared to be an adult, and it’s your fault. I am not prepared to be an adult, and it’s your fault Nearly all parents (97%) in a new national poll say they are helping their teen become more independent by […]
Teen Cannabis Use May Have Lasting Effects on Cognitive Function
Razi Berry With changing thoughts and legislation surrounding the use of cannabis, the need to understand the effects of cannabis use on adolescent development is even more necessary. Most studies that have linked alcohol and cannabis misuse and abuse to cognitive impairment have not been designed to differentiate a causal relationship between use and long-term […]
Study on the Rapid Rise of Gender Dysphoria
Razi Berry Gender dysphoria is defined as a conflict between the gender with which an individual identifies and that which has been observed or assigned to them by their biological sex. The experience of gender dysphoria causes great emotional distress, as these individuals attempt to navigate a non-dualistic experience of gender within a culture that […]
Too Much Screen Time Could be a Risk Factor for Depression and Suicide
Node Smith, ND Screen Time and Suicide A new research study suggests that adolescents who spend more time on smartphones and other digital devices may be more likely to experience depression and suicidal ideation.1 Attempted suicide attempts also seem to be correlated with increase in screen time. The study, published in Clinical Psychological Science, states […]
Two Branches, Same Root: A Modern Perspective on Bullying
Dr. Steve Rissman, ND @StevenMRissman One of the reasons springtime feels so good is because it renews hope. It’s about growth and new phases of life, but that can invite challenges that send us running back to old patterns. In light of recent incidents involving the suicide of a teenager who experienced bullying, I thought […]