It’s clear that there remains a social stigma regarding psychological disorders and teen mental illness. The stigma and shame associated with “having something wrong with you” has become one of
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It’s normal to worry. Whether you’re an adolescent or adult, life responsibilities might trigger worry or concern, and this is natural. Worrying accompanies the stress we might feel when we
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It can be common for teens to experience embarrassment around their friends. Perhaps you feel always on edge, as though they might reject you, judge you, or criticize you in
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The teenage brain is exploding with creativity and growth. In fact, it is a powerful peak of growth that only happens once in a lifetime. However, there appears to be
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Sometimes, teens will take anything to get high, even old prescription pills like Xanax, Valium, Ativan, and Klonopin. Each of these drugs are categorized as Benzodiazepines and are commonly prescribed
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In 2012, filmmaker Jason Russell experienced breaking success with his film Kony 2012. The documentary highlighted the controversial Ugandan guerilla leader Joseph Kony’s and his use of child soldiers. The
Teen Brief Psychotic Disorder: A Short and Stress-Related Experience of Psychosis Read More »
Although there is a big trend right now regarding healthy eating and healthy living, it’s true that adolescents don’t tend to focus on health at this age. Why should they?
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In the drug-counseling field, there is often a question that arises: can there be full recovery from addiction, including the elimination of feeling attraction for the abused substance? Speaking about
Teen Cocaine Abuse May Have Lasting Effects On The Brain Read More »
In most cases, teens addicted to alcohol and drugs feel the shame and stigma that accompanies a teen substance abuse disorder. In fact, they might not readily admit that they
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A recent study done at the Stanford University School of Medicine found that the amygdala, a part of the brain associated with emotions including fear, plays a significant role in
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