TikTok has shot to fame as a viral video-sharing app where people post snappy content for teenagers to scroll through. Although it has received praise for starting conversations around young people’s mental health, there is also a dark side to this popular app as many young people are watching videos that spread harmful misinformation, as …
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a condition that is often misunderstood. For young adults especially, hearing that they might have BPD can be frightening and they may have preconceived expectations of what that might mean. However, all those who have BPD experience the condition differently, and assumptions can often be wrong. Symptoms and Diagnosis of …
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This month is Stress Awareness Month, raising awareness of the adverse effects that stress can have. Although stress is normal for teenagers and young adults, experiencing excessive stress can impact their mental health. Young adults must learn how to manage stress to avoid the long-term, unhealthy effects it can cause. Sources of Teenage Stress As …
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) can manifest in young adults in many ways. One of these ways is known as quiet BPD. One of the four types of this personality disorder, it is also referred to as high functioning BPD. It has similar symptoms to other types of BPD; however, they present very differently. Signs and …
Striving to do well in school is a positive trait in children and teenagers. However, when this slips into perfectionism, it can become unhealthy and impact your child’s mental health. Signs of Perfectionism It is estimated that up to 30% of teenagers and young adults struggle with unhealthy forms of perfectionism. Perfectionists often establish highly …
Finding a treatment program for your teenager or young adult is a difficult task and a decision that parents hope they will not have to make. However, for many parents making the right treatment choices for their child’s mental health, eating disorders or addiction treatment is the beginning of a new chapter for the whole family. Choosing the …
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Alcohol use in teenagers and young adults continues to rise. Young people are starting to drink at an earlier age and are drinking more than ever before. With many young people having their first drink at home, we take a look at the dangers of drinking alcohol for children, teenagers, and young adults. Alcohol is …
The latest of 13 pandemic check-in surveys fielded by ADDitude has revealed a striking increase in the number of children and adults receiving a formal Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) diagnosis during the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey shows that among ADDitude readers, 26% of adults and children have been diagnosed with ADHD in the last …
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We’ve all heard of the term ”passive-aggressive” at some stage of our lives or another. Whether you have gotten subjected to passive aggression in the past or someone you know has been at the back end of this behaviour, passive-aggressive behaviour is unpleasant and often done implicitly. It can also be challenging to identify and …
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In recent months, numerous research studies have highlighted the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis (and the increased isolation) on young people’s mental health. During the pandemic (and multiple lockdowns), a dramatic increase in screen time has been seen amongst children, teenagers and young people – to continue their education remotely, maintain connections with family and …
