The well respected journal Pediatrics recently published a study that might catch the attention of parents. The study found that if the well-being of teenagers is not tended to during […]
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Along with drug experimentation, it’s common for teens to want to explore their developing sexuality. In fact, in the 1980’s, most teens were having sex or had sex at least
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Headaches are an uncomfortable and painful experience. Whether you’re a teen or adult, headaches can get in the way of getting homework done, spending time with friends, or enjoying a
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It’s hard for anyone, teen or adult, to experience the end of a close relationship. Yet, teens, you’re already going through a difficult time of change, and a breakup can
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Abandonment is a strong psychological experience that can influence a teen’s perception and experience of life. Because adolescence is a time for finding one’s identity in the world, feelings of
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It’s rare for teens to experience schizophrenia. However, if adolescents are prone to this illness or another psychotic disorder, late adolescence is when a teen may experience their first signs
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One of the important skills a teen is developing is how to form rewarding and meaningful social relationships. Whereas when you were younger, you were focused on physical growth, bonding
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Teens can spend a significant amount of time online. Whether they are using their phone, Ipad, laptop, or desktop doesn’t matter. It’s social media, texting, and Internet surfing that can
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Most research on teen mental health tends to be focused on the negative – those things in a teen’s life that can cause trouble, illness, or challenge. However, one recent
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Teens can be prone to a variety of psychological illnesses during adolescence. One in particular is anxiety. Because of the significant stress an adolescent goes through during this time of
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