Helping Your Child with Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder is an extremely common, yet little-known, disorder. Also known as SAD, it is a type of depression related to changing seasons, most commonly causing symptoms in the fall and winter and easing up during the spring and summer. SAD is more common in adults than children and teens, but it still happens […]
Helping Your Teenager Through Depression
Depression is fairly common among teenagers, as they figure themselves out, approach adulthood, and face a variety of pressures. Although it can be a real challenge, here are some ways you can help your teen through the struggle. 1. Recognize the signs Depression is different from the occasional mood swings that teenagers inevitably experience. Know […]