Economic disadvantage can have a profound impact on a teenager’s mental health. Growing up in poverty often comes with a host of challenges, including limited access to resources, educational opportunities, …
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Societal beauty standards, often perpetuated by media, advertising, and popular culture, exert a profound influence on young girls. These idealized images create unrealistic expectations and can lead to body dissatisfaction, …
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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. …
Parental Expectations and Teenage Mental Health: Striking a Balance Read More »
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 …
Adulthood Pressure: The Impact of “Adulting” Expectations on Teenage Well-being Read More »
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 …
Marginalisation, Teenage and the Double Bind: The Pressure of success Read More »
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 …
Exercise Addiction: When the Pursuit of Perfection Becomes a Health Risk Read More »
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 …
The Hidden Toll: Chronic Illness and the Teenage Experience of “Not Good Enough” Read More »
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 …
“I’m Not Good Enough”: The Link Between Low Self-Esteem and Teen Depression Read More »
