teenagers

School’s back in – and the doctor is too!

September 4, 2018

Statistics show that nearly 60% of teens who are worried about a health issue do not consult a health care provider, due to barriers like transportation challenges or needing to miss class to attend an appointment. As well, school health nurses are largely a thing of the past – while health...
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school, teenagers

Teens and Stress

September 28, 2015

It is natural that some teens and children will feel more stress early in the new school year.

Dr David Smith, an adolescent and child psychiatrist in the Interior, says kids today are more stressed than ever - by academic demands, parental pressure, and constant social media presence,...
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stress, teenagers

Normal teenage blues, or depression? Recognizing the signs and symptoms.

January 7, 2015
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depression, anxiety, teenagers, health, wellness, youth