Bipolar disorder (bi meaning two) is characterized by the swing of moods between mania and depression. In fact, a teen’s levels of dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephine are often so chaotic, […]
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If your teen tends to exhibit anger, you might have a hard time managing their behavior. Typically, teens who are angry destroy property, yell, rebel, are dismissive of others, and
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Up until recently, exercise has been recommended by doctors as a means to facilitate healing. This is true of teens experiencing psychological disorders, such as depression and anxiety. However, recent
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It’s common for teen substance use to begin because of peer pressure or because a teen wants to experiment. However, what keeps them using drugs and alcohol is another story.
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Teens need at least 9 hours of sleep each night. Because of the many physical, emotional, social, and psychological changes they are going through, they need the rest. Yet, if
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If your struggling teen is having a hard time because of the numerous changes they are going through, there are many positive ways that parents can respond. Keep in mind
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Research shows that teens who experience a divorce suffer in their self-esteem, academic performance, peer relationships, behavior, and physical health. It’s clear that you may need to feel supported by others
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Parents often have questions about their teen’s mental health. And when a teen is diagnosed with an illness, more questions are likely to arise. Below is a list of four
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If you are a parent, caregiver, teacher, or friend of a teen who questions their identity, sexual preference, or gender, it might be hard for you. Most people want others
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Stress can increase our alertness and give us a much needed burst of energy and drive, but if your body can’t calm itself down after long bouts of stress, it
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