The adolescent years can be full of ups and downs. Your son or daughter might be over the moon with happiness because they scored a date with their latest crush… […]
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If you are a parent with depression you might notice that it is affecting the relationships in your family. You might begin to see that it’s affecting your desire to
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression is the leading cause of disability among teens and adults ages 15-44. What’s worse is that WHO expects depression rates to increase
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Adolescence is a difficult time for many teenagers and their families. During these years, you might be surprised to see behaviors that you hadn’t seen before from your child. He
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Getting a mental illness diagnosis can uncover a wide range of emotions from anyone. When a teenager is in this situation, his or her feelings can be even more amplified; in
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We’d all like to protect our teens from the heartache and devastation that accompanies a disaster or traumatic event, such as a terrorist attack, a shooting, or even a severe
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As parents, you may know that adolescence is the life stage in which your teen is transitioning to adulthood. During this phase of development, teens need to learn how to
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Social anxiety disorder is a condition that goes beyond shyness or the awkwardness of the teen years. All adolescents feel unsure of themselves at times. Some are introverted, which means
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Anxiety and depression are common illnesses for teens. Although anxiety is more prevalent among adolescents (31.9%) compared to depression (14.3%), both illnesses can have a severe impact on the functioning
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Stigma is one of the largest obstacles to getting mental health care for teens as well as adults. No one wants to be judged or seen as having a problem.
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