Teens can spend a significant amount of time online. Whether they are using their phone, Ipad, laptop, or desktop doesn’t matter. It’s social media, texting, and Internet surfing that can […]
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Most research on teen mental health tends to be focused on the negative – those things in a teen’s life that can cause trouble, illness, or challenge. However, one recent
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Teens can be prone to a variety of psychological illnesses during adolescence. One in particular is anxiety. Because of the significant stress an adolescent goes through during this time of
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One of the most important developmental tasks of a teen is to discover a sense of self. The reason for this is that teens are moving between childhood and adulthood.
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There is no typical picture of teen depression. Not all teens with depression are going to look alike. However, there are some classic symptoms. There are common signs of teen
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It doesn’t matter how popular you are or how high your grades are, if you’re an adolescent there might be a time when you need to get help from others.
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Teens aren’t always easy to talk to. They can be withdrawn, easily triggered, angry, or simply confused. Perhaps you’ve tried to talk to your teen about pressing concerns in the
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If you’re in junior high or high school, you’ve probably got a lot on your plate. You’re likely thinking about grades, dates, social trends, and whether or not you fit
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Research shows a significant relationship between school performance and mental illness, such a Major Depression and Bipolar Disorder. This means that if a teen is experiencing a mental illness, such
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Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is an impulse-control disorder that is a common mental illness among children and teens. In fact, ADHD is the most frequently diagnosed childhood mental illness. The
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