by Taylor Bennett | Jun 12, 2019 | Counseling News, Sleep Disturbances
Too much screen time can lead to sleep problems in teens. But reducing screen time and blue light exposure can resolve these problems within a week. Researchers from the Netherlands Institute of Neuroscience investigated the effects of screen time on adolescents and...
by Taylor Bennett | Jun 5, 2019 | Counseling News, Depression, LGBTQ+
Would you prefer to see a counselor in-person, or work with a counselor online (via phone, video conference, or chat)? In-Person Online Would you prefer to work with a counselor via video conference or via online chat/text message? Video conference Online chat/text...
by Taylor Bennett | May 2, 2019 | Counseling News, Parenting, TV Shows, Video Games
Despite popular belief, screen use does not have a negative effect on teens’ wellbeing. This, from researchers at the Oxford Internet Institute. Researchers analyzed data from over 17,000 teens, including total screen time per day, depression symptoms, self-esteem,...
by Taylor Bennett | Mar 21, 2019 | Alcohol, Counseling News
New research suggests that binge drinking in our teenage years can increase our risk of developing anxiety in adulthood.Furthermore, even stopping this bad habit while still in adolescence can produce the same effect.The researchers wanted to further explore claims...
by Taylor Bennett | Mar 10, 2019 | Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Counseling News, Divorce, Divorce Recovery
Kids and teens are more susceptible to mental health problems because their brains are still developing.It’s important that they’re shown continuous love and support as they change physically, mentally, and emotionally.When parents divorce, this balance of love and...
