Self-Harm in Adolescence
Self-Harm in Adolescence: When Pain Becomes Visible on the Body
Adolescence is a period of intense psychological and biological changes. The body changes, identity is...
Friendship and Pre-Adolescence: How to Empower Children Against Toxic Friendships
None of us can imagine ourselves without friends—our second family, the one we choose. Think back to how important your friends were to you...
Pre-Adolescence (Part C): How to Better Manage Your Child During This Challenging Period
In the first part of the article on pre-adolescence, “Parents in for a Surprise: When sudden developments catch us off guard in the parental...
Pre-Adolescence (Part B): How to Prepare Your Child for Adolescence
In the previous article on pre-adolescence, “Parents in for a Surprise: When sudden developments catch us off guard in the parental role,” I explained...
Pre-Adolescence (Part A): Parents in for a Surprise
When sudden developments catch us off guard in the parental role
What is pre-adolescence
Pre-adolescence is the developmental stage of transition from childhood to adolescence. In...
Bulimia Nervosa: A “Cultural Disease”
Nowadays, eating disorders affect many women and young girls. One such disorder is Bulimia Nervosa. Bulimia is not found in third-world countries where food...
Addiction: Myths and Realities
A growing scourge, unfortunately, now also in Cyprus, is the use and abuse of addictive substances. We’ve all heard of someone who lost their...
Eating Disorders: “I’m Worried About My Friend. What Should I Do?”
In today’s world, where obsession with thinness and physical beauty dominates, it’s often hard to tell who may be suffering from an eating disorder...
SEX: To Do It or Not to Do It: The Teenage Dilemma
If you’re still wondering, it means you're not sure yet, my dear teenager. Here are some things you should know before making your decision:
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