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Suicide is the second leading cause of death in young people today—more than homicide, more than overdoses, more than cancer. In today’s blog we discuss the alarming rise of suicide among this age group and how we can help prevent it.

Growing up, Dylan seemed to be on the right track with good grades and lots of friends, but by the end of middle school, he was already in engaged in drinking alcohol, and smoking cigarettes and marijuana. The downward spiral continued for several…

What qualifies as panic disorder? Does having a panic attack mean you have panic disorder? What does a panic attack feel like?

The drive for success is affecting children at an increasingly early age with young people feeling the pressure to achieve better grades, excel on standardized college admission tests, and outperform their peers, whether it be in academics or…

Skin picking and hair pulling can be signs of very serious disorders. The habits are an effort to alleviate stress, escape from anxiety, attempt to correct a perceived flaw, or as an automatic response to tension. Dr. Brenda Bailey, PhD, details how…

Do you remember how you felt when you first started attending school? How about when you transitioned to high school? For some students, that stress doesn’t go away quite so easily and may lead to a deeper struggle.