Month: December 2020

self-harm and suicide

Self-Harm and Suicide

In episode 20, “Talking Teen Mental Health, Part II- Facing the Suicide of Peers,” we touch on the subject of self-harm. There is a lot to cover on this specific topic, so it felt fitting to explore it in more depth here. Self-harm and suicide grow from similar roots: Disappointment in romantic relationships Substance abuse Depression History of trauma Few effective coping strategies Feeling isolated or alone Why do people self-harm? While self-harm and suicide …

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Teen depression and covid-19

Teen Depression and COVID-19

In episode 19: “Talking Teen Mental Health, Part I- COVID-19,” our guest, Natalie, speaks about the challenges she and her peers face in the pandemic. Right now, many parents are scratching their heads about how to best deal with all the changes that have taken place for young people since COVID-19 shut down much of our lives. What does parenting even look like in this terrain? Being stuck at home all the time is hard …

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