The relationship between depression and eating disorders is a reinforcing cycle. For several teenagers, disordered eating patterns serve as a way of managing the intense, numbing weight of teen depression. At the same time, their physiological impact can trigger or worsen depressive symptoms. It is common to miss the early signs of both disorders, as …

The digital world offers a temporary escape, emotional numbing, and a sense of belonging. That is why depression drives compulsive gaming. At the same time, excessive gaming can make teen depression worse by disrupting sleep patterns – this causes social isolation, increases family conflict, and shrinks your teenager’s real-life experiences. Let’s get a better understanding …

Teen depression and substance abuse is a tricky situation because one can fuel the other, leading to a vicious and scary cycle. Your teenager might drink alcohol, smoke marijuana, or pop pills to dull feelings of sadness, anxiety, or shame. That is self-medication. Over time, those substances can affect your teen’s mood and disturb sleep, …

Co-occurring social anxiety and teen depression are one of the most common problems teenagers face today, partially due to the emergence of social media and excessive screen time. We understand this struggle that teens face, and e at Nexus Teen Academy, we work to help teens overcome these struggles and rise above them. We believe …