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Category: Teenagers

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
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
Can Music Assist in Adolescent Anxiety?

The answer is absolutely, yes! The prevalence of anxiety, depression and various mental illnesses is unfortunately rising in adolescents as they face the environmental and social impediments of the 21st […]

Mar 24
Frequent Urination in Children (Part 1)

Mom…I need to pee, again!!! Abnormally frequent urination is a commonly found condition. Pollakiuria is a benign condition of abnormally frequent urination. Not only it is disturbing, but it also […]

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