Art as Medicine in Teen Mental Health Treatment
By Jenny Sherman As children, we practice artistic expression without even meaning to. We role play, scribble, finger paint, write, sing and dance with abandon. When we were young, communicating […]
By Jenny Sherman As children, we practice artistic expression without even meaning to. We role play, scribble, finger paint, write, sing and dance with abandon. When we were young, communicating […]
Some teens are great athletes. They get plenty of exercise and there’s no reason to worry about whether they’ve been active enough. On the other hand, there are many teens
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Anxiety is an emotion that can affect us physically. Everyone deals with it at some point, and in many cases, it’s good: It can keep you alert during times of
In 2017, it’s a shame that there’s still a stigma surrounding mental health conditions. While society has come far in accepting mental health differences, we still have a long way
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By Jenny Sherman Everyone has heard the saying “you are what you eat.” Never before, however, has there been more evidence to suggest how true this old adage is, or
Sure, it’s easy to see why teens need to have the support of their parents, friends, teachers, and peers for their emotional and psychological well being. Perhaps it’s not so
Do you sometimes feel as though you’re just coasting through life without real happiness? People in difficult circumstances (poor health, financial worries, marital problems) might think that happiness is out
Anger is an emotion that everyone experiences. While some might think it’s a negative emotion, anger is extremely powerful. When expressed correctly, it can promote necessary change in the environment,
Stress: Everyone has it. Whether the person in question is a teenager, a young adult, a middle-aged adult, or a senior citizen, there will always be stressful and overwhelming situations
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The teenage years are often filled with decision-making. Some of those decisions are small (should I keep my plans with Tracy or drop them for a date with John?) while