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Being an adolescent is hard enough – and parenting one can be even harder. It can be difficult for a parent to tell the difference between normal teen behavior and a legitimate mental health concern. A study conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) indicates that teens are extremely prone to mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD.) Over 20% of teens experience an emotional problem so severe that it impairs their ability to function. [You can read the full article here.]

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Breaking up, splitting up, cutting ties: no matter how you look at it, ending a relationship can feel like tearing in two. For both the person being left and the person doing the leaving, emotions are running high. Many people believe that after a divorce or breakup, life should immediately return to normal. However, grief is a normal part of healing heartbreak and moving forward with your life. This week, we address some of the myths involved in getting over the end of a relationship.

Myth: Breakups happen – and so, you should just get over it already!

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