a teenage boy struggles with symptoms of depression

What Are the Signs of Depression in Teenage Boys?

Content Warning: This blog contains information about or mentions self-harm and/or suicide. If your teen is struggling, make sure they know help is available 24/7 at 988, the International Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Depression is more than just feeling sad or going through a rough patch. It is a serious mental health condition that can…

a teen struggles with depression in school

How to Test for Depression in Teens

Content Warning: This blog contains information about or mentions self-harm and/or suicide. If your teen is struggling, make sure they know help is available 24/7 at 988, the International Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Depression is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterised by persistent feelings of sadness, loss…

a teen shows signs of struggling with depression

What Are the Common Signs of Depression in Your Teen?

Teens are facing more pressure than ever. Daily demands, stress, and losses can lead to depression in teens. Depression is different from short-term sadness. It lasts for prolonged periods of time. If you are seeing signs of depression in your teen, it’s essential to get immediate help—contact Venture Academy at 866.762.2211 or online to learn…

social media and depression

Social Media and Depression

According to recent estimates, billions of people worldwide use social networking sites in some capacity. Increased levels of mental health symptoms have occurred alongside the rise of social media. People are becoming more aware of social media’s harmful impact on their mental health and their lives than ever before. If you believe that your teen…

depression over the holidays

Addressing Depression Over the Holidays

For most people, the holidays are a joyful time of the year filled with social gatherings, events, and celebrations with friends and family. For others, it’s a time filled with loneliness, sadness, and anxiety. When a feeling like hopelessness is at its peak, it’s challenging to be around others, especially at festive parties. If you…

World Mental Health Day

Observing World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day happens annually on October 10th. The mission of this day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world. Additionally, this day focuses on mobilizing efforts that support mental health causes. According to the World Health Organization, World Mental Health Day “provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on…