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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When you brought home your new little boy or girl over a decade ago, you probably thought about what they’d be like during childhood, adolescence and adulthood. If you have
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Let’s face it: The teen years can be stressful! Between schoolwork, sports, extracurricular activities, friends, applying for college, applying for jobs, dating, household responsibilities… for a teen, there’s always something
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Between overeating, over-socializing, and too much time with relatives, you might feel your mental health begin to wane. You might feel like you need a bit more time alone, some
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Schizophrenia has a bad reputation. It’s an illness that typically frightens people and can lead to distance, emotional pain, and conflict in relationships. However, it’s important to know that many
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Happy Holidays! As our attention turns toward holiday celebrations, family, friends and resolutions, we often find ourselves neglecting self care. The ease at which we can slip into running
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Panic Disorder is an anxiety disorder with periods of intense anxiety that come and go. But one of the most challenging facets of Panic Disorder is the anxiety of not
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If you see signs of self-injury in your teen, you might feel sickened, overwhelmed, and confused. One common way that teens self-injure is by cutting. This can include nicking, scratching,
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How your teen interacts with others can give you some clues about his or her mental health. While it’s not foolproof, a teenager who has a good number of friends,
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