Teens And Positive Living Written by S A Baker If you are a parent, it is up to you to keep your children positive. It is up to you to contribute to not only their physical well being, but also their emotional well being. In teen years, it is nothing short of impossible to keep your daughter or son positive. But, you need to make that effort. The best way to do so is to encourage communication, openness, and most importantly, let them know that you will never fault them. By encouraging your teen to be a positive, open minded person, you will be encouraging them to work through their problems, solve them peacefully, and to enjoy their lives. Depression is one of most serious of illnesses that teens can have to deal with on a daily basis. If you feel that your teen may be experiencing depression, you must take right steps to get them through it. This may mean talking to them, taking them to their doctor, or even getting them right therapy. Talking About Depression Written by S A Baker In many ways, our society has allowed many people to believe that they can not communicate their feelings to others. Sometimes, we think that no one will understand. We think that what we are feeling is simply not important, not validated, or just wrong. If it was any of these things, we wouldn’t feel this way. These feelings can be symptoms of depression. To work through this episode of depression, you will need to find a way to talk it out. It is always important to consult a doctor if you feel that you are depressed. Talking to a doctor about your situation can help you know what is really going on inside your head. In many cases, only way to work through depression is with therapy and medications. It is always beneficial, though, to talk to others about how you are feeling. If you have a trusted friend or family member, that is not going to judge you, then you should take time to inform them of how you are feeling. Cont'd on page 2 ==>   ImproveHomeLife.com © 2005 Terms of Use