Part one of a two part series by James Lehman, MSW, on kids and episodic depression.
Note from James: In our culture, sadness and depression have become almost interchangeable terms. In this article, we’re going to use the term “episodic depression” when referring to a level of sadness that children experience that interferes with their [...]
Archive for the ‘Teenage Stress’ Category
When Your Child’s World Collapses: Kids & Depression Part I
Monday, June 15th, 2009Freaked Out Part II: How to Help Teens Manage Their Anxiety
Thursday, April 16th, 2009When people are anxious or afraid, they act in ways that are unpredictable. Kids, more than anyone, tend to act out their fears. Here’s one way of looking at it: you can tell what’s going on in a movie by how the actors play their roles. Teenagers act out feelings in the same way— but [...]
Read MoreFreaked Out Part I: Understanding Teens with Anxiety
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009For many children, riding the school bus, taking a test, or even going to school can trigger some anxiety. Social activities, such as birthday parties, sleepovers, dances and dating, can also make teens feel anxious. Personally, I think severe anxiety is one of the worst feelings in the world. It can be disabling. Kids have [...]
Read MoreStress Relief for Teens
Tuesday, March 24th, 2009Teenagers often maintain a very rigorous schedule, including school, work, sports, dating, volunteering and socializing. There are many life pressures that can arise during the teenage years that create stress for your teen, including drugs, bullying, body issues, fatigue, hormones and more. To a teenager, it seems like no one understands them and the world [...]
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