There is more and more research that indicates a healthy brain plays an essential role in teen mental health treatment. Teen Mental Health Treatment For instance, researchers are beginning to […]
The Brain’s Role in Teen Mental Health Treatment Read More »
In May 2013, the American Psychological Association (APA) published a new edition of The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), the standardized text and clinical reference used by
The APA Makes a Distinction Between Teen Grief and Teen Depression Read More »
As any parent, teacher, school counselor, or therapist knows, it is challenging to work with high-risk teens. They say in the teen mental health field that those who are the
Using Mindfulness for Teen Mental Health Treatment in High Risk Teens Read More »
We all have cravings. They are not just desires that we want to fill, but cravings tend to be an urge for something that we know is bad for us.
Cravings and Teen Co-Occurring Disorders Read More »
For children and teens who exhibit antisocial behavior, life can be very challenging. Likely, their lives have been difficult for a while. And not just for them, but also for
Parent Training Can Improve Antisocial Behavior In Children and Teens Read More »
Teens are in a tender stage in life, especially those who are struggling with their sexuality. It makes it particularly difficult for adolescents who come from conservative cultures and who
LGBT Teens and Suicide: How to Provide Your Support Read More »
Athletes, regardless of gender, face significant challenges to their physical and mental health. However, with excessive exercise, females are vulnerable to the Triad Syndrome, or simply the Triad. This article
The Female Teen Athlete Triad Syndrome – Part One Read More »
It’s true that teenagers can be impulsive. It’s the way they are wired. Although some might say that their impulsivity is simply characteristic of being adolescents because, in a way,
Impulsivity in Adolescents and Related Teen Mental Illnesses Read More »
This series is a means of support for families and parents whose teens might have a mental illness. It’s frightening when you begin to notice signs of schizophrenia (late adolescence
Eight Teen Mental Health Treatment Tips – Part Two Read More »
There are many options available to teen athletes who want to increase their performance, run faster, be stronger, look slimmer, and in general be more energized. In fact, it’s not
The Dangers of Steroids and Supplements for Teen Athletes Read More »
