Can We Prevent Depression in Girls?

Can We Prevent Depression in Girls?

ย I prefer the term โ€œvigilantโ€ over โ€œparanoid,โ€ but I worry about depression – a lot. With 3 daughters, itโ€™s a personal worry. With thousands of female adolescent patients, itโ€™s also a professional worry.ย  Why do I worry?ย  ๐Ÿ“Œ Itโ€™s common. Among teens, 1 in 7 will...
She’s Tired. Is Caffeine Helping Her?

She’s Tired. Is Caffeine Helping Her?

Iโ€™m on my second โ€œcupโ€ of coffee as I write this. And since I likeย  a big mug, Iโ€™m approaching about 300 mg of caffeine this morning. โ˜•๏ธโ˜•๏ธ In a little while, wide-eyed and ready for my day, Iโ€™ll drive past our local high school where Iโ€™ll see lots of students walking...
Have You Seen Inside Out 2?

Have You Seen Inside Out 2?

by Cara Reeves, PhD, Girlology's Director of Mental Wellness I admit it; Iโ€™m obsessed with the new Inside Out 2 movie. As a psychologist, I have to say that the creators (Dave Holstein, Kelsey Mann, Megan LeFauve) NAILED IT! The story gives a perfect depiction of the...
Should You Point Out Her Acne?

Should You Point Out Her Acne?

When it comes to adolescent acne, thereโ€™s a progression thatโ€™s pretty typical as puberty begins: oily skin > blackheads > pimples > and some will advance to full-blown acne. Gee thanks, hormones ๐Ÿ™„ As parents, we may cringe inside at the first sight of acne on...