Because of risk-taking, rebelliousness, and drug experimentation, you might imagine that teens might end up in the hospital for one reason or another. However, there are some common reasons […]
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For many parents, the relationship with their child changes during adolescence. At one point, a child might have been talkative, helpful around the house, and emotionally close to one or
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When a whole family goes through an experience of loss together, it can put a strain on family relationships, affect the well being of members in the family (especially teens
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A panic attack can be a very frightening experience. Some people who have experienced panic attacks have explained that the fear comes from losing control of your mind and body.
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If you are a parent or caregiver of a teen, you may want to make time for better understanding mental health in teens. This might be especially true if you
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This the second article in a two part series on myths that people hold about teen mental illness. The first article included three common myths that many adults have about
Myths that Need Busting About Teen Mental Illness – Part Two Read More »
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a well known resource for families, parents, educators, and caregivers to go to for help with psychological illness. It is a private
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The teen years already have a bad rap. It’s the time in life when there are drugs, sex, risky behavior, rebelliousness, and impulsivity. For parents, home could be a living
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At first, it can be frightening for parents when they begin to see signs of mental illness in their teen. For instance, they might see signs of depression, anxiety, or
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For a lot of teenagers, going off to college is the first time that they live without their parents. That fact, along with being in a new place with new
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