It is not unusual for students or adults who have committed an act that is destructive like drinking to excess or consuming an addictive drug to say that they do it to “fit in.” In hearing about this behavior, we might assume that this statement is some kind of excuse or a weakness of character. […]
Pew Research and Teen Depression
One of the trending issues among our teenagers is an increase in mental health problems. As we deal with teenagers all throughout our Lakeside educational and clinical programs we too find that there has been an increase in the severity of anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. We also have noted that the issues […]
Disconnection, Isolation and Depression – The Impact of Social Media?
At Lakeside, we are asked to help increased numbers of students who are depressed and anxious. There are many reasons for anxiety and depression. A recent study shows that one contributor to depression could be the extent of social media that our students consume on a daily basis. Students are constantly seeking to follow the […]
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