We tend to think of stress as something that only adults deal with, but the reality is that children and teens can experience stress as well. They may not be trying to find a job or pay their bills, but school, extracurriculars, a chaotic home life, or negative experiences at school can all contribute to …
FOMO (or Fear Of Missing Out) is a common term for young people these days. Especially in the age of social media, they constantly see their friends partying together, going to a new restaurant, or having game nights. And while this may sound like just a silly phrase to parents, FOMO can have a negative …
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In recent years, there’s been a cycle of blaming video games for aggressive behaviors, although studies have been inconclusive. According to research, violent video games may increase aggressive behavior, but the effect is usually very small. While the rise in popularity of violent video games may not explain recent trends in violent crime, they may …
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College humor is laughing about how stressed out you are and how you’ve been running on empty for the entire semester, if not your entire college career. Chronic stress in college students is often overlooked because in the long run, your hard work will pay off, even if it means sacrificing your mental health in …
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According to preliminary results in a forthcoming study conducted by UC Berkeley, the number of 18-to-26-year-old students who report suffering from anxiety disorder has doubled since 2008 from 10% to 20%. Anxiety in young adults is becoming an epidemic. Although rates of anxiety are increasing, so are young adults’ rates of health behaviors. The majority …