Most young people play video games sometimes. But when gaming starts to dominate a young person’s life, it can be a sign of addiction. Gaming
Parental addiction affects young people in different ways. Parents are often unable to meet children’s physical and emotional needs when their lives are dominated by seeking a substance or engaging in a behaviour. In many cases, families experience role-reversal, when children or adolescents become responsible for meeting their parents’ and family’s needs, disrupting normal processes of child development.
Age-appropriate content is suitable for a young person’s developmental age, cognitive skills, and social maturity. It considers the kinds of information that young people can
Parents play a huge role in their children’s lives, and, consequently, can play a big role in violence prevention. Positive parenting, through role-modelling, warmth, and responsiveness, nurtures secure attachments where teenagers can learn social and emotional skills from their parents. Engaging in specific conversations about violence – and how to avoid it – is also key.
Online gaming and online pornography consumption are both common among young people. And both activities can be harmful, whether they’re engaged in casually or develop into problematic behaviours. In this blog, we explore the consequences of online gaming and pornography use for young people’s mental health, and examine the link between the two.
Let’s be frank, as parents we didn’t grow up with the advanced technology our children enjoy today. Even if we had a mobile phone or
Gaming, racing, and high risk on screen behaviors could be adversely affecting your teenagers behavior in real world situations.
In studies examining the influence of violent and risk taking game play in young people aged 9 to 19; Researchers from the department of psychological and brain sciences at Dartmouth College have found that playing such games significantly increases aggressive and unpleasant behaviors in the real world.
It’s become increasingly common for young adults to move back into the family home. Whether prompted by rising living costs, housing affordability challenges, career changes,
Relationships are a cornerstone of young people’s well-being. Close and trusting friendships provide a sense of belonging and meaning, emotional support and a foundation of
Community is at the heart of The Wave’s philosophy. It’s central to our treatment approach and our understanding of mental health and well-being. It’s also
