How much soda do you drink a day?
A new study shows that soft drinks may increase your your risk of depression. The research followed more than 260,000 people and found a link between the amount of sugary sodas consumed with depression. It found that people who drank…
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Would you seek counseling at a concert?
Lady Gaga has always been outspoken against bullying, and most of her music and her humanitarian work focuses around breaking stigmas regarding sexuality and mental health. Now she is going to be offering free counseling before her Born This Way…
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Do you know anyone who has committed suicide?
Suicide is nothing to joke about, and it seems that more and more teens see it as a way out of a bad situation. It’s the third leading cause of death among 15-24-year-olds, with more teen girls attempting suicide than…
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Do you ever eat family dinners?
A new study by the New York Times disputes countless other past research that says family dinners lead to teens who are less likely to experiment with drugs and alcohol and suffer from depression. The NYT found that there wasn’t…
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Do you know anyone who is a cutter?
Cutting is a dangerous way in which many teens (especially girls) self-inflict cuts or burns in order to feel the pain. Some teens consider it a way to purge intense emotions or deal with extreme pressure. Many young starlets, such…
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Does texting clinically make you happier?
Texting has completely changed the world as a new form of communication, and according to a clinical psychologist and social welfare professor at the University of California-Berkeley it will also improve your mental well-being. Adrian Aguilera says that some of…
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Do you know anyone suffering from addiction, depression?
You may recognize the name or you might know the face, but one way or another you have heard Renee Yohe’s story. Why? Because her story is in all of us. Several years ago Renee was struggling with depression and…
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