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Mental Health During the Winter: Seasonal Affective Disorder, Stress, and Coping
Understanding Winter and Mental Health Winter can feel especially challenging for a lot of teens. Shorter days, colder temperatures, and less sunlight can affect your mood, energy, and overall mental health. While some people naturally adjust to the change in seasons, others may find themselves feeling more tired, irritable, or sad. Recognizing how winter can affect your mental health is the first step in taking care of yourself during these months. What is Seasonal Affecti
Laylah W
Dec 133 min read
The Epidemic of Teen Loneliness: Why it Happens and How to Help
Introduction Everyone has felt lonely at least once in their life. Maybe it was walking into a new classroom where you didn’t know...
Rosie
Sep 243 min read
Stress & The Brain: How Stress Affects Brain Chemistry and How to Protect Your Mental Health
Why Stress Matters for Teens Tests. Sports practice. College applications. Friend drama. Family responsibilities. Many teens feel like...
Laylah W
Sep 194 min read
Stress Management: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly
Introduction Feeling overwhelmed? You aren’t the only one. The American Institute of Stress reports in article “Stress in Teens and...
Gabrielle B
Aug 94 min read
Behind the Screen: The Real Effects of Social Media on Teens
Hello and welcome to the HEAL Blog! In this blog post, we're going to talk about something that everyone has probably already heard of...
Alisha S
Aug 94 min read
Understanding Mental Health: A Guide for Teen
Hello and welcome to The HEAL Blog! Did you know that 1 in 5 teens has a diagnosed mental health disorder? And that nearly 60% of...
Brycen W
Jul 78 min read
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