Developing Mental Health

Your brain doesn't fully develop until around 25 years of age. How can environmental and genetic factors shape how your mind grows through adolescence?

POST: How Does Social Media Affect Teens

Social media is on every device and platform today and with social media all people that use it can see what goes on in life. However, that is not the only use of social media, it can be used as a form of entertainment. It can be used to express yourself and your ideas. Social media can be used to make yourself and your ideas heard. However, there are not only good effects from social media. There are also bad effects caused by social media. In teenagers and even young adolescents. In this article I will talk about how growing up with social media can affect teenage development, the impact on them in general, how it affects mental health, and ways to regulate social media usages.

POST: The Adverse Effects of Bullying

Bullying is an issue that affects individuals across all ages and backgrounds, but particularly in school settings. Defined as repeated aggressive behavior intended to harm another person physically, mentally, or emotionally, bullying can have profound and long-lasting effects.

POST: How Do Internal & External Factors Affect Teen Mental Development

There are so many factors that affect the mental development of teens. There are both internal and external factors that will affect a teen’s mental health development. I will talk about the multiple impacts both factors have on teens.

POST: How Half of Adult Mental Disorders Develop by Age 14

"50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24."

-- National Alliance on Mental Illness

How is this possible? And what can we do about it?

POST: The Rising Tide of Teenage Stress and Its Impact on Mental Health

In recent years, there has been a growing concern among parents, educators, and healthcare professionals about the escalating levels of stress among teenagers. As societal pressures mount and the demands on young people intensify, understanding the relationship between stress and mental health is crucial for developing effective interventions. 

POST: How Does Anxiety Affect Teens?

Anxiety plagues all people but in teens anxiety can be the factor that shapes how they live and how they conduct the actions that they make in day-to-day life. Anxiety affects a teens physical health and mental wellbeing. I will cover anxiety disorders in this article as well. Anxiety can lead to people and especially teens to feel isolated in society. However, teens can benefit from an anxious feeling because it makes the teen think about the situation they are in.

POST: How Does A Good Diet Affect Teen Mental Health?

A good and healthy diet is essential for a healthy and strong life for all beings in all ages. There are many benefits to a healthy diet not just in the physical body but also the mind. In this article I will talk about the affects it has on physical health, mental health, body functions, and how to set up a good diet.

POST: Understanding Seasonal Depression

Seasonal depression in teens is a serious condition that can have a significant impact on our well-being. Understanding the causes, recognizing the symptoms, and implementing strategies like light therapy, exercise, and social support can help teens manage the challenges of SAD.