Schools play a pivotal role in shaping young minds. Beyond academics, they have a significant influence on students’ self-esteem and body image. Fostering a positive environment where students feel valued …
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Parental expectations play a significant role in shaping a child’s self-esteem and aspirations. However, when these expectations become overly demanding or unrealistic, they can negatively impact a teenager’s mental health. …
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The transition from adolescence to adulthood is a complex and often stressful process. In recent years, there’s been a growing emphasis on the concept of “adulting,” which places unrealistic expectations …
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Teenagers from marginalised groups often find themselves caught in a complex and challenging double bind. On the one hand, they face the weight of systemic marginalisation, stereotypes, and discrimination, which …
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Exercise is undeniably beneficial for physical and mental health. However, when taken to extremes, it can cross the line from healthy habit to harmful addiction. Exercise addiction, characterized by an …
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Teenage years are typically marked by a focus on social life, academics, and personal growth. For those living with chronic illness, these experiences can be significantly impacted. Coupled with the …
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Our society often equates beauty with worth, a message that is amplified in the digital age. For teenagers, this can be a particularly potent force. What appears to be mere …
The teenage years are a time of significant growth and change, marked by the search for identity and belonging. Unfortunately, for many young people, this period is also accompanied by …
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Perfectionism, often seen as a positive trait, can take a dark turn, especially among teenage girls. When coupled with the relentless pressure to achieve, it can become a dangerous catalyst …
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In the age of Instagram filters and perfectly curated feeds, a silent epidemic is unfolding among teenagers: body dysmorphia. This mental health condition, characterized by an obsessive preoccupation with perceived …
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