Empowering teen health

The tumultuous journey of adolescence is marked by a myriad of experiences, each contributing to the intricate tapestry of growth and self-discovery. As teens navigate this transformative period, they often encounter situations that trigger a process akin to the five stages of grief. Whether grappling with academic challenges, facing rejection, or encountering unexpected setbacks, understanding these stages can pave the way for emotional resilience and overall well-being. 1. Denial: The initial stage, denial, is a protective mechanism that allows teens to shield themselves from the harsh reality of a distressing situation. Whether it's receiving disappointing grades or facing a rejection letter, denial offers a temporary reprieve, creating a buffer before the full weight of the circumstance settles in. This stage serves as a psychological defense mechanism, allowing teens to process the shock of the situation gradually. 2. Anger: As denial gives way to acknowledgment, the second st...

  Eating disorders are characterized by excessive attention to body weight, body shape, and relationship with food, which can negatively affect a person's health, emotions, self-development, and growth in life behaviors. The most common eating disorders are anorexia and bulimia. Anorexia is an eating disorder characterized by deficient body weight, fear of gaining weight, and misperception. Bulimia is an eating disorder characterized by overweight body weight that is caused by excessive and uncontrolled food intake. The cause of eating disorders can be mental, societal, or people's upbringing. Not talking about it enough has had many consequences in the disorder over the years. Eating disorders are a disease that affects thousands of people every day. Any type of person, at any age, with any type of body shape can suffer from an eating disorder. In my opinion, the cause of eating disorders is all of us. You, the person it is affecting, society, and me. Because of us, because of...

Recently, there has been a noticeable surge of intrigue in discussions and consciousness involving mental health. An important question comes to light when discussing mental health: Is this increased attention a genuine concern for well-being, or simply a passing trend? In today’s post, I want to get into the real reason why the world has elevated mental Health Matters' from a passing notion to a deeply rooted and urgent concern. Weirdly, we humans have existed for so long that it is only now that depression has become a mental illness. According to NAMI, their early pioneers never sought help, afraid of rejection that would affect their relationships, careers, and lives. The "Mental Health Matters" movement started around the 1970s and 1980s. Though people couldn't spread awareness through social media, email, or the Internet, they started using their fax machines, phone trees, and hand-stuffed packets sent through the mail. These advocates started laying the groundw...