Posts Tagged ‘Teen depression’
posted by admin on Cyberbullying, cyberbullying prevention, Depression, Online harassment, Parenting, Teen Depression, Teen Help
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According to new research, cyberbullying can worsen symptoms of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in young people. It’s not only about online bullying and harassment, social media use and screen time can lead to an increase in depression and anxiety among teens and adolescents. Sticks and stones may break your bones – but words, […]
posted by admin on Bullying, Cyberbullying, Depression, Online bullying, Online harassment, Online Safety, Social media, Teen Depression
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The impact social media is having on young girls. A study published by University of Essex and University College London, reveals that teenage girls increase their risk of showing symptoms of depression by 50% when they spend more than five hours a day on social media. In comparison, teenage boys increase their risks of showing […]
posted by admin on Cybersafety, Depression, Digital citizenship, Facebook, Facebook addiction, Internet Safety, Social media, Social Networking
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Today almost everyone, not only teenagers, are connected to social media. A Pew Research Center study found that 92 percent of U.S. teenagers use social networks at least once a day, with 24 percent reporting that they are online “almost constantly.” Adults love their social media too. According to PEW Research Center study, 74 percent […]
posted by admin on Bullying, Bullying prevention, Cyberbullying, cyberbullying prevention, Parenting, Parenting Blogs, Parenting Teens, Parenting tips, Teen Depression
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Maybe your child is a victim of a cyberbully. May 7th, 2015 is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. Whether your child is a victim of a bully or someone that inflicts emotional or physical harm to someone else, you need to take the time to look closer at this situation. There are no winners. […]
posted by admin on Depression, Digital Life, Holiday Sadness, Parenting, Parenting Blogs, Parenting Teens, Parenting tips, Teen Depression
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Tis the time of year that everyone is supposed to be full of joy and the spirit of Christmas with their loved ones – family and friends! Lots of food, music, laughter, chatter, gifts and social media sharing – or oversharing it all! Like some adults, there are some teenagers and youth that struggle with […]
posted by admin on Difficult Teens, Holiday Sadness, Parenting, Parenting Blogs, Parenting Teens, Parenting tips, Teen Depression, Teen Suicide
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Tis the time of year that everyone is supposed to be full of joy and the spirit of Christmas with their loved ones – family and friends! Lots of food, music, laughter, chatter, gifts and social media sharing – or oversharing it all! Like some adults, there are some teenagers that struggle with sadness at […]
posted by admin on Bullying, Bullying prevention, Cyber Safety, Cyberbullying, cyberbullying prevention, Facebook, Facebook safety, Parenting, Parenting Blogs, Parenting Teens, Parenting tips, Teen Depression, Teen Issues, Teen Stress, Teens and Technology
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When we hear about the tragic suicide of a youth, many authorities, family members and friends will go straight to their Facebook page to see if there were any warning signs. Is your teen acting withdrawn? Secretive? Shutting down their screen as you walk by? Losing weight? Gaining weight? Changing friends? Recent boyfriend break-up? Starting […]
