Psychiatry

Teenhood is a formative stage that comes with its unique challenges. As teenagers transition into adulthood, they experience many emotions that can trigger anxiety and depression. The World Health Organization (WHO) reveals that 1 in 7 adolescents and teens between 10-19 struggle with a mental disorder. Reports Show a Crescent Wave of Stress and Depression…

The legendary fantasy role-playing game D&D, or Dungeons & Dragons, has taken the world by storm. It enables millions of players to create their own stories and characters, like a courageous hero or an evil antihero. You can use your imagination to develop your characters, told through various quests, battles, and rescue missions. This article…

Teens are bound to experience some kind of stress. It’s an inevitability, and really, a fact of life. We, as humans, all experience stress. Teens are no exception to that. Unfortunately, many teenagers are left to suffer in silence on the topic.  In fact, a study found teens’ stress levels rival that of adults. Furthermore,…

Life is just plain stressful at times. This is true for adults, as well as adolescents. According to a new survey by the American Psychological Association, “American teens report experiences with stress that follow a similar pattern as adults”. Undergoing extremely stressful situations in the teen years can have long-term effects that may persist into…

Being a teenager is a true one-of-a-kind experience. There’s nothing like coming of age and figuring out the world around you and your place in it. It can also be an overwhelming time where life is full of changes. The moods and attitudes of teenagers can be confusing and frustrating for friends and family to…