It’s rare for teens to experience schizophrenia. However, if adolescents are prone to this illness or another psychotic disorder, late adolescence is when a teen may experience their first signs […]
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One of the important skills a teen is developing is how to form rewarding and meaningful social relationships. Whereas when you were younger, you were focused on physical growth, bonding
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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 They can be withdrawn, easily triggered, angry, or simply confused.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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