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Social Struggles Caused by OCD in Teens and the Path to Recovery Using CBT
Helping Teens Conquer Obsessive Compulsions Using CBT, One Anxiety at a Time By: Anish Paramkusam Have you ever found yourself double-checking whether you’ve locked the door before bed over and over or stuck in thoughts and routines that you simply can’t shake off? Is it forgetfulness or something that torments you, every single time you
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Toxic Productivity: When Achievement Becomes a Burden
By: Aarya Godse “If you’re not working, you’re wasting time.” It’s a phrase I’ve heard in different forms, at school, online, and even in my own head. Hustle culture has taught many of us that constant productivity equals success, and that rest equals failure. In a world that glorifies this thought process, we praise for
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The Secret Signs No One Talks About: How to Notice Silent Struggles and Take Action
By: Kushagra Verma Intro It’s not obvious when a friend is suffering. In today’s world, suicide is a leading cause of death among teenagers, and rates are rising faster than ever. Many teens feel hopeless and hide their pain. Experts warn that serious emotional distress often has subtle clues. Even if your friend never says
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A Day to Be Remembered: 9/11 With Mind4Youth
By: Michael Cheng, Director of Public Relations Here at Mind4Youth, raising awareness on mental health has always been an avid goal of our community. This, of course, doesn’t just pertain to just one aspect of youth mental health, but to it on all fronts. We understand that 9/11 can be an emotionally challenging time for
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Gun Violence is Reshaping Youth Mental Health
By Navya Parvathaneni Gun violence in America has reached the point where a report of a shooting often passes with little more than a shrug. School shootings, neighborhood drive-bys, mass shootings at public venues– they’ve all become background noise in the news cycle. But the danger isn’t just the violence itself; it’s what happens when
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Mind4Youth’s HeartCare Program: a Global Movement for Mental Health
Written By: Michael Cheng, Director of Public Relations Over 70% of people worldwide struggling with mental health lack the resources necessary to receive help. Although this is often overlooked, here at Mind4Youth, we take this issue with a heavy heart. Beginning as just a desire to help, our founders created the HeartCare program, an initiative
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Crush the Chaos: Mastering Stress Before It Masters You
Written by Sarah Mathew Introduction Ever feel like you’re trying to juggle homework, social drama, family problems, and then BAM! Stress rolls in like an uninvited guest. Trust me, you’re not alone. It feels like every teenager is dealing with some level of pressure, and guess what? It’s totally normal. But just because it’s common
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Methamphetamine Abuse: A Complicated Emotional Rollercoaster
By: Vaishnavi Kuchimanchi What is it?Methamphetamine, usually known as meth, is a lab-created stimulant that has high addiction probability. The creation of meth was first synthesized in Japan in 1893 for increased energy and enhanced performances. The production and use of methamphetamines has increased dramatically inthe past few decades in the United States, since most
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