Social and Emotional Development in Adolescents
Understanding Social and Emotional Development in Adolescents Adolescence (the stage between 10 and 24 years) is a period of life characterized by heightened sensitivity to social stimuli and the increased need for peer interaction. The physical distancing measures...
Social and Emotional Development in Children
What is social and emotional development? Parents want their children to be healthy and happy. It’s easier to tell if your child is developing physically, but do you know if your child is developing the appropriate social and emotional skills? Supporting their...
At What Point Does Substance Use Become a Disorder or Addiction?
Drug use is prevalent in the US. According to the National Survey of Drug Use and Health, 45% of Americans have tried marijuana, 50% illicit drugs, 60% cigarettes, and 80% alcohol at some point in their lives. We all use drugs—specifically, psychoactive substances,...
