A recent study, published in the March issue of Pediatrics, shows that female adolescents who already have a mental illness are more likely to become pregnant than teenage girls without
Teenage Pregnancy: Higher in Adolescents with Mental Illness Read More »
There is an uncomfortable gap for teens between the process of physical maturity and social maturity. Often, the biological changes begin to take place without the equivalent social, emotional, and
The Physical, Sexual and Social Changes of Adolescence Read More »
There are some teens that are incredibly gifted intellectually, musically, or artistically. However, that gift might come with mental illnesses, such as depression, anxiety, social ineptness, and even psychosis. Gifted
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Autism is a complex neurological disorder that is symptomatic in different ways for different teens. Although general symptoms are the same, the specific challenges for each adolescent diagnosed with teen
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When you hear of teen psychotherapy treatment, you might imagine sitting on a couch. You start talking about your life concerns sitting across from a compassionate mental health professional, who
Teen Psychotherapy Treatment: They’re Not All the Same Read More »
There are many different groups of disorders that psychologists and therapists might choose from when making a diagnosis. Of course, this depends on the symptoms you’re having, the level of
Teen Bipolar and Depressive Disorders: Types and Treatment Read More »
It’s commonly known that teens are vulnerable to drug use. It’s a time of experimentation, curiosity, and sometimes confusion. For this reason, some teens might try drugs, and sadly, others
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The assessment tool below is just that – a tool. It’s not provided here to make your own judgment about whether a teen needs hospitalization. Rather, it should be used
The Laypersons Suicide Assessment – For Teen Suicide Risk Read More »
This three part series on Emotional Awareness includes what it means to be emotionally aware, the consequences of avoiding emotions, and tools to cope with emotions in a healthy way.
For PTSD Teens: Learning Emotional Awareness – Part Two Read More »
Mindfulness is a practice that can support you, regardless of your age. It can benefit many levels of your being – the body, mind, and heart – even if you
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