Parents of teens with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) exhibit a bit more of a challenge. This disorder is characterized by a pattern of angry or irritable behavior, vindictiveness, and argumentativeness. […]
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Teen Anxiety Disorders and the Role of Avoidance
To some degree, everyone experiences anxiety. In fact, it’s practically the norm. It’s practically expected that a working adult be stressed, overworked, worried, or tense. There’s work, children, family, friends, […]
8 Relaxation Techniques for Teens
Let’s face it: Life is stressful. Whether you’re a teenager, a young adult, a middle-aged adult, or a senior citizen, there are parts of daily life that are frustrating, annoying, […]
Signs of a Teen Who is Cutting: What Parents Should Look For
The teen brain is still growing. Because of this, the part of the brain that governs reason and logic hasn’t quite developed yet. As a result, teens tend to be […]
How Teen Borderline Personality Disorder and Bipolar Disorder Differ
There are some very close similarities between Teen Borderline Personality Disorder and Bipolar Disorder. And although this is true, these mental illnesses also have significant differences that are worth noting. […]
Signs to Look for When Identifying Depression in Teens
Depression in teenagers is becoming more commonplace in the U.S. today. A Pew Research Center analysis found 13% of teens ages 12 to 17 in the US in 2017 had […]
7 Myths About Bipolar Disorder in Teens Debunked
Bipolar disorder, commonly known as manic-depressive disorder, is a brain condition that affects approximately 5.7 million Americans. The condition is known for producing symptoms that include periods of depression interrupted […]
5 Ways to Be Successful in a Teen Treatment Program
Entering a treatment program for teens and young adults for a mental health condition, an eating disorder, an addiction, or anything else can be scary, frustrating, and overwhelming. You might […]
How to Help Your Teen Cope At A Psychiatric Hospital
It’s not an easy experience to have to be hospitalized, whether it’s for a physical or a mental illness. It can be frightening for the person being hospitalized as well […]
Treatment Resistant Teen Depression and What To Do About It
There are some cases in which depressed or anxious teens, who have been appropriately diagnosed and who are receiving treatment, don’t respond to treatment and are not improving. For instance, […]