If you are a parent or caregiver of a teen, you may want to make time for better understanding mental health in teens. This might be especially true if you […]
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This the second article in a two part series on myths that people hold about teen mental illness. The first article included three common myths that many adults have about
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The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a well known resource for families, parents, educators, and caregivers to go to for help with psychological illness. It is a private
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The teen years already have a bad rap. It’s the time in life when there are drugs, sex, risky behavior, rebelliousness, and impulsivity. For parents, home could be a living
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At first, it can be frightening for parents when they begin to see signs of mental illness in their teen. For instance, they might see signs of depression, anxiety, or
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For a lot of teenagers, going off to college is the first time that they live without their parents. That fact, along with being in a new place with new
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According to a 2009 federal survey, one in 10 children ages 12 to 17 use illicit drugs on a regular basis. However, there are many simple steps that
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One of the most fundamental strengths a person can have is a strong self esteem. And yet during adolescence there can be many circumstances that weaken a person’s
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During adolescence, teens may rebel, fight, and pull away from their parents. They may find that it’s difficult to relate to their parents and a parent-child relationship that was
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Teens don’t pick up the phone and call anyone anymore. It would be seen as totally uncool. At the same time, teens want to have a connection with one another.
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