New research done by Oregon State University suggests that both religious practices as well as spirituality each have their own influence on a teen’s overall well being and mental health.
Religion and Spirituality Each Play A Role in Teen Mental Health Read More »
A recent article in Medical News Today describes a research study that found certain risk factors for teens and the development of mental illness. The study revealed that teens who
Excessive Media and Little Sleep Can Put Teens At Risk For Mental Illness Read More »
A recent study reveals that a new drug for teen schizophrenia may be controlling symptoms better than in the past. Researchers have been looking for a type of drug that
New Teen Schizophrenia Drug Reduces Symptoms Without Side Effects Read More »
Bipolar Disorder (BD) 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
Teens with Bipolar Parents May Display Risky Sexual Behavior Read More »
The story of Harvard graduate, Scott Stossel, highlights the benefits of getting mental health professional support for teen anxiety early in life. His anxiety started at a very young age
Getting Help Early Helps Prevent Teen Anxiety Read More »
Conversion Disorder is one of those illness that makes psychologists scratch their heads. It’s neurological symptoms such as numbness, blindness, or paralysis don’t have any known psychological or medical causes.
Teen Conversion Disorder: A Physical Disease with A Non-Physical Explanation Read More »
As a parent, you might fear that your teen would use drugs like marijuana, alcohol, or methamphetamines. But you may not realize that there are dangers in your own home
Teen Inhalant Abuse: The Dangers of Your Own Home Read More »
This two part series provides a list of ways that parents can facilitate the avoidance of drug use in their teens. If you missed part one, that article provided an
14 Ways Parents Can Curb Teen Substance Abuse – Part Two Read More »
Research indicates that 1.4% to 17.9% of adolescents around the world are addicted to the Internet. Addictions to Internet use are not as prevalent in the United States as they
Teen Internet Addiction May Be a Precursor to Teen Drug Abuse Read More »
With recent drug epidemics, including heroin and painkillers, parents and supportive adults are looking for ways to assist teens in curbing their drug use. They seem to be looking for
14 Ways Parents Can Curb Teen Substance Abuse – Part One Read More »
