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Trapped in a Loop? Facing the Exhaustion of OCD
By: Amy Mao The Battles Teens Fight with OCD Behind the pressures of school and social life, many teens face the hidden challenges of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, or OCD. In fact, about 3 out of every 100 teens are diagnosed with OCD, though the actual number is likely higher due to stigma and underdiagnosis (ADAA, 2025).
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The Sleep-Deprivation Cycle: How Teens Can Overcome Stress and Exhaustion
By: Varenyaa Srivatsan INTRODUCTION Let’s face it- sleep deprivation is real and very common. The pressure that teenagers face to finish assignments and study for an endless amount of exams while maintaining perfect grades is an universal experience. Sleep deprivation may seem harmless at first – after all, it’s only a couple hours of staying
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When Grades Become a Burden: The Psychological Toll of Academic Pressure on Teens
By: Ahana Ahad Introduction: Carrying the Invisible Weight Grades are no longer just letters or numbers; for many teens, they are invisible weights pressing down on their backs. From the early days of middle school to the brink of adulthood, adolescents navigate a world where marks often define worth, success, and even identity. According to
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Calm in the Chaos: Coping Methods for Teen Anxiety
By: Thanwa Dahab The Silent Storm Inside Anxiety can feel like a storm you can’t escape, like thunder in your chest, lightning striking your thoughts. For many teens, this storm is invisible to everyone else, making it even harder to handle. Today’s teens face constant pressure from academic stresses, social media, relationships, and concerns about
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Seeing Beyond the Smile: How to Spot Depression in Friends (and Ways to Help)
By: Crystal Cai Introduction Like all human beings, you and your friends will experience a wide range of emotions together: everything from hysterical late night calls to open grief in times of hardship. But have you ever noticed your friend acting increasingly off? Maybe even to the point of worry? Whether it’s beginning to isolate
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The Summer I Stopped Overusing AI to Save My Mental Health
By: Rwitaja Ghosh It was the night before exams and I was chill. No, it’s not because I had memorized everything—it was the opposite rather. Then how? Because of ChatGPT of course! Such an amazing invention, only making our lives so much better. My phone screen glowed and a notification popped up: “The New York
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