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The Harm of Face Filters and AI Headshots

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghDecember 24, 2023 AI headshots, beauty standards, body image, comparison, face filters, harm of AI headshots, harm of face filters, jealousy, low self esteem, mental health, perfectionism, pittsburgh, popular culture, social media, social media addiction, social media usage, teen anxiety, unrealistic beauty standards2 comments
The Harm of Face Filters of AI Headshots In an era dominated by social media and visual content, the use of face filters and AI-generated headshots has become ubiquitous. While these tools offer fun and creative ways to enhance or alter one’s appearance, there’s a darker side to their pervasive use. This blog delves into the harm of face filters and AI...
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Signs Your Child Is Involved in Too Many Extracurricular Activities

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghOctober 5, 2022 anxiety in children, burn out, Child Anxiety, child counseling, children mental health, Extracurricular Activities for Kids, Overscheduled children, parenting, Parenting and Families, stress, stress management, teen anxiety, wellness for kids0 comments
Every good parent knows that providing an enriching environment lays the foundation for future success. Or does it? From summer camp, to instrument lessons, and afterschool programs, how many extracurricular activities are too many and where do parents’ good intentions bleed into something less helpful and even have the unintentional consequence of creating a stressful and...
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How to Help a Teenager With Anxiety

by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghAugust 31, 2022 anger, anxiety, anxiety therapy pittsburgh, help for anxiety, mental health, social anxiety, teen anxiety, therapy for anxiety, treatment for anxiety, treatment for anxiety disorder0 comments
Teenagers often have worries and intrusive thoughts that can lead to ongoing anxiety. One of the most common types is Generalized Anxiety. The DSM-V explains Generalized Anxiety Disorder as, “excessive anxiety and worry  occurring more days than not for at least 6 months, about a number of events or activities such as work or school performance.” Anxiety can have physical and...
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