Trauma can be defined as any “event that is temporarily overwhelming and exceptionally distressing, leaving lasting psychological symptoms.” Psychology Today asserts that untreated trauma has the propensity to cause permanent changes in…
Horticultural therapy (sometimes referred to as garden therapy or social and rehabilitative horticulture) is a client-centered therapeutic treatment approach that utilizes gardening and plant-related activities to promote physical, emotional, and…
Personality disorders can significantly impact the mental health of teenagers. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), personality disorders involve “deeply ingrained and enduring behavior patterns, manifesting themselves as inflexible…
Mental health encompasses one’s emotional, psychological, and social well-being, and is an essential element of overall health. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) describe mental disorders among young…
Video gaming is pervasive in the lives of American teens, and the relationship between gaming and teenage mental health is complex. A Common Sense Media study, released in March 2022,…
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