In this series, indicators of normal adolescence are provided for parents and teens. It’s important to have a measure upon which to determine whether a teen is experiencing mental illness […]
Teen Mental Health: Exploring Normal Adolescent Development – Part Two Read More »
If your teen is suffering from anxiety, you probably know that it can be incredibly debilitating. You may want to take your teen to a psychiatrist to help relieve some
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Depression during adolescence is somewhat common. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), approximately, 8% of teens meet the diagnostic criteria for major depression. Across the length of
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When a teen or adult has experienced trauma or if he or she has had an experience that left an impression, it’s quite possible that later the mind will be
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This blog often contains articles about what’s wrong with teens. From posts on teen depression, anxiety, OCD, and ADHD, there’s little information for parents and teens to know what is
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Bipolar Disorder is a mood disorder, a mental illness experienced by teens, adults, and even children. It’s considered to be a mood disorder because someone with this diagnosis experiences disturbances
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The first part of this article provided a broad introduction on the necessity for teens and children to learn coping methods. In addition it listed one of the four suggestions
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According to a recent survey, less than half of American teens are receiving treatment for their psychological disorders. And, those who do get teen mental health treatment rarely see a
Teen Mental Health Treatment: Their Psychological Illnesses are Often Neglected Read More »
If you’ve been through a difficult breakup, you might be feeling alone, lost, confused, and maybe even wondering how you’re going to carry on. This might sound dramatic to parents
Teens: Use Writing to Heal From a Relationship Breakup Read More »
Teens are vulnerable to depression because of the life stage they’re in. They are going through changes in the brain, transformations in their body, and adaptations to their social life,
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