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FaceBook takes Cyber-Bullying to the White House

March 13, 2011

The topic of cyberbullying is a known issue and is increasing among teens today.  Unfortunately, the targets of cyberbullying are not within set age groups, like traditional bullying.  One of the most recent targets (?) a bullying expert; Evan Yalden, which – from what I have read – has become the target because he is [...]

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Teens, Academic UnderAchievement and the Virtual World

March 9, 2011

Teen behavior often fluctuates during adolescent years, at times teenagers are described as bright, funny, well-liked in school etc… but there are times when they skip school, get suspended for stunts, and the like.  In truth, teenagers today are not performing well.  You only have to look at the statistics to realize they are not [...]

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Education similar to World of Warcraft?

March 7, 2011

Rarely a week goes by when the topic of our educational system isn’t brought to up – least not when working at a school.  This week I was reading an article in the NY Times discussing college students requiring remedial instruction coupled with a post aptly named “Oh No, Are Kidz Can’t Lurn”.  I found [...]

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Teens’ – Decisions DO Get Easier with Time

March 3, 2011

Teens have various decisions to make during their adolescent years.  Many times these choices will be small, although there will be occasion for some larger decision as they get older.  Choices such as getting a GED vs a high school-diploma pop up, even having a choice over the method of treatment for depression appears in [...]

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When Treating Depression – Having a Choice Matters

February 28, 2011

A recent study suggests that the method of treating depression has an outcome on the success of the treatment.  The study specifically looked at medication management, therapeutic services and the patients’ preference when treating depression. The interesting item from the study is that patient preference is a valid factor in the success of the treatment. [...]

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Anxiety and Depression cured with Lifestyle Changes?

February 21, 2011

Anxiety and depression are two traits that are common among teens today. A great deal of the time these items are treated with a mixture of therapy and medication management.  Recent research is showing that a lifestyle change, specifically labeled ‘therapeutic lifestyle changes’, can be as successful at treating anxiety and depression as medication and [...]

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Is Social Anxiety a Learned Trait? Is the Internet to Blame?

February 19, 2011

Earlier this week comments on the recent post Teens Prefer Online over their Real Life prompted me to ask myself if social anxiety could be a learned trait; or at the very least reinforced. The comments specifically discussed the ability to “cut & run” in an online environment and the ability to increase avoidant behaviors. [...]

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Teens Prefer Online over their Real Life

February 14, 2011

A recent survey conducted by Kidscape, a London based childrens charity, had over 45% of the respondents’ state that they are happier online compared to the real world. According to the survey, the main reason teens are in favor of online lives is the anonymity associated with the internet.  Being anonymous allows the adolescent to [...]

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