Early pregnancy can be a stressful and challenging time, as it poses the possibility of several complications, such as early pregnancy loss, ectopic pregnancy, and molar pregnancy. Early pregnancy loss occurs in approximately 20% of all pregnancies and can have negative impacts on the mother’s physical and emotional health, as well as her education, livelihood, … Read more
According to the National Eating Disorders Association, about 22% of children and adolescents worldwide suffer from an eating disorder. These disorders can have severe consequences on children’s physical, emotional, and social development. They can also increase the risk of other health problems, such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and depression. If you are concerned about … Read more
According to this research, about 62% of recent high school graduates enrolled in college in October 2021. Many students struggle with the transition from high school to college, as they face new academic, emotional, and practical challenges. That’s why we created the College Readiness Assessment Tool, a comprehensive online tool that aims to identify areas … Read more
In today’s digital age, navigating the online world safely is more crucial than ever for our teens. According to a study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, found that one in nine teens receive unwanted online solicitations. It’s important to note that these experiences can have varying psychological impacts on youth, and in some cases, … Read more
According to one study, the prevalence rates of cyberbullying perpetration ranged from 6.0 to 46.3%, while the rates of cyberbullying victimization ranged from 13.99 to 57.5%, based on 63 references. Cyberbullying can take various forms, such as sending offensive messages, spreading rumors, or excluding someone from an online group. Cyberbullying can also have negative psychological effects, such … Read more
I’m uncomfortable about internet communications from someone, am I being cyberstalked? Cyberstalkers use internet, email, instant messaging, or text messaging to stalk another person. Cyberstalking is serious even if there is no physical stalking. Laws regarding cyberstalking are usually weak, so you must take precautions to protect yourself. The best way to protect against cyberstalking … Read more
Do I have a symptoms of diabetes? A person with diabetes has too much glucose (sugar) in the blood and not enough in the body’s cells. The symptoms of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are similar. With Type 1 diabetes, the body stops producing insulin, creating high glucose levels, because the insulin producing cells … Read more
According to the CDC, one in three adolescents in the U.S. is a victim of physical, sexual, emotional, or verbal abuse from a dating partner. Teen dating violence is a form of interpersonal violence victimization that affects millions of young people every year. If you are a parent or guardian of a teenage daughter, you may be … Read more
Did you know that binge eating disorder affects millions of teenagers worldwide, leading to serious physical and emotional consequences? Binge eating disorder is a type of eating disorder that involves recurrent episodes of binge eating during which a person feels a loss of control and marked distress over his or her eating. It is the second most common eating disorder diagnosed, after other specified feeding or eating disorders. It … Read more
According to a study, bulimia nervosa affects millions of people worldwide, with the majority being adolescents and young adults. Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by frequent episodes of binge eating followed by extreme efforts to avoid gaining weight, often by vomiting, using laxatives, or exercising to excess. This vicious cycle of bingeing and purging can take a toll on your … Read more