Depression – The Common Cold
“If you only knew how I feel!” I know many people who suffer from depression echo these words every day. What is depression and how do we deal with it everyday? First, depression is a condition we deal with. It’s not who a person is. Depression is a flaw in the brains chemistry, not a […]
Texting Acronyms for Parents of Teens
Parents – Don’t be fooled by the following acronyms your teens are using as they text their friends. Here is a short list of the ever changing world of technology. For Teens and Internet, please follow: Kim Komando. Warning: Can be shocking to some! Your kid has something to hide CD9: Short for “Code 9,” […]
4 Tips to Teen Suicide Prevention
It’s another day, but today’s hurt hit hard. I was in McLean, Virginia where I just did two back-to-back one hour and thirty minute assemblies to 2,000 students in a high school gymnasium. The energy was awesome. It couldn’t have been more perfect. I finally got out of school to have an hour to myself […]
Has Teen Suicide Affected Your School and Community?
“Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. It is a selfish act that leaves families, friends, communities, and classmates devastated wishing they could have helped. Today, Teen Suicide is an epidemic, and I am here to help!” – Jeff Yalden If you’ve come to this page, perhaps your school or community has experienced […]