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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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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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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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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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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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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