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How To Look After Your Quaran-teens!

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Teens face a particularly hard time, especially those experiencing their independence and self-reliance for the first time, & now they’re cooped up at home.

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How To Cope With Exam Stress & Anxiety

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Research found that extreme pressure to achieve at school is one of the biggest threats to mental health.

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Facts Parents Should Know About Mental Illness In Teens

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Here are 6 facts about mental illness in teens which parents should be aware of.

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Sedentary Lifestyles Contributing To Teenage Depression?

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New research has revealed that more time spent sitting still was associated with higher depression scores at the age of 18.

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