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Category: Mental Health

Apr 16
Different Types of Anxiety in Children

With thanks to Lorelle Evans, Australian Therapy Services Asia As parents, we want to protect our children and help them feel content and happy in the world. When our children […]

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Apr 16
Connecting With & Supporting Your Teen

We’re well and truly in the information age, where communications and access to data transpires in mere seconds and literally at our fingertips. It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the sheer […]

Apr 15
New Body but Immature Mind – Early Puberty in Girls

The habit of consuming junk food today means that many girls eat a less healthy diet than in the past, and this can sometimes result in earlier puberty, also called […]

Apr 15
Harm Reduction: Practical Strategies for Handling Teens & Alcohol Use

Because they’ll probably do it anyways. Leniency in alcohol law enforcement is an ongoing concern in Thailand. With early exposure in a mass drinking culture, it is elementary for youngsters […]

Apr 15
“Lighten up!”: What Not to Say to Someone with Depression (Part 2 of 2)

Thailand, the Land of a Thousand Smiles… and at least one million depressed teenagers. Part 1 offered an insight into the experience of depression and how to recognize it. But […]

Apr 15
Depression: When is it More than Just “Teenage Angst”? (Part 1 of 2)

“Hey, how was your day?” You ask your teen enthusiastically. “Mmh” is the reply, as he or she retreats into that enigmatic cavern of the unknown: the teenager’s bedroom. What’s […]

Apr 15
Children and Eating Disorders: What to Avoid and What to Get Right

Food is essential for supplying critical nutrients a child needs for proper growth and development. But the wrong kind of food, or poor eating habits, can be harmful to a […]

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Apr 15
Parental Burnout – Why it’s OK Not To Be OK

First Things First – Why Parents Self-care is So Important “I was trying to organise, manage, balance, feed them, cook, clean, answer phone calls, eat, help with online learning, cook […]

Apr 15
Treatment Options for Common Behavioral Disorders in Children

Learning that your child has a behavioral disorder can be an overwhelming and frustrating experience, both for you and your child. So, it’s important to be aware of your options […]

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Apr 15
The Benefits Nutrition Plays in Managing Mental Health

Ever thought about the fact that what you eat directly affects the way you feel? We’ve all turned to donuts and ice cream when we are feeling down, only to […]