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Self-Harm, Anxiety, Depression, Therapy Tools and Coping Skills Lena McCain MA, LPC 0017723 Self-Harm, Anxiety, Depression, Therapy Tools and Coping Skills Lena McCain MA, LPC 0017723

Understanding Self-Harm: A Guide for Teens & Young Adults

Life isn't easy. And that's an understatement. Sometimes these strong feelings and thoughts overwhelm us and we react in ways that physically hurt us. In other words, we self-harm. If you're struggling with stopping the harmful cycle of overwhelming feelings that lead to destructive habits, read on.

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Young Adults, Parenting Teens, Perfectionsim, Anxiety, Depression Lena McCain MA, LPC 0017723 Young Adults, Parenting Teens, Perfectionsim, Anxiety, Depression Lena McCain MA, LPC 0017723

Perfectionism, Productivity, and Mental Health: Society's “Need to Succeed” Effect on Teenagers and Young Adults

Let's face it. We've grown up in a fast-paced and competitive world, where the pressure to excel and succeed has taken center stage in our lives as teenagers and young adults. The ideals of perfectionism and relentless productivity are so deeply ingrained in societal norms that it fosters an environment where the pursuit of success often overshadows any consideration for our mental well-being.

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Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD Lena McCain MA, LPC 0017723 Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD Lena McCain MA, LPC 0017723

ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression: Understanding the Links

Sometimes, challenges with mental health are hard to navigate. Even more so when the things that you’re feeling seem like they could be easily caused by a few different conditions.

One of the most common examples I see on the daily: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Anxiety, and Depression. Is it one? Two? All three? Without knowing some of the differences, it can cause one or all to be missed.

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