To internalize something is to make part of oneself either through learning or through unconscious assimilation. Teens can internalize anger and exhibit it later through self-harm or depression. Teens […]
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Friendships are key a part of adolescent life. Teens rely upon their friends for social interaction, feeling seen and accepted, as well as for feeling supported. In fact, for many
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Self esteem could be described as having confidence in oneself. It’s having confidence in one’s abilities and having respect for who one is. Yet, there are so many factors
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Some parents might be immediately concerned about their teen’s psychological health if they know that depression or bipolar disorder or schizophrenia run in the family. And adolescence is already a
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Adolescents are know to be moody, or experience “teenage angst”. However, when anxiety begins to impact a teen’s daily life, it might be a sign of an anxiety disorder. If
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Anxiety and stress are often parts of an adolescent’s experience. Some teens might be very vulnerable to anxiety and even develop a mental illness, such as Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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A panic attack can be a very scary experience. The physical symptoms, which might include hyperventilation, shaking, sweating, chest pain, and nausea, can be so intense that you might believe you are
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An anonymous Paradigm Treatment alumnus’ parent wrote an eye opening article about her families journey to get her son the proper care he needed after he threatened to take his
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Research shows that teens who are bullied may become vulnerable to mental illness. Yet, it’s not only the victim of bullying that is hurt by bullying. Bullying harms both the teen
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Resilience is a sort of inner strength. When a teen feels good about who they are, has self-confidence and self-worth, they likely have resilience. You might describe resilience as a
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