Today’s teens are pretty stressed out. Between keeping up with school, going to sports practice or rehearsal for the school play, holding down a part-time job, meeting their household responsibilities, […]
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If you were to think back to your own teenage years, you might recall how hard it was at times. You were likely socially awkward, like most teens, and to
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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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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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Fears and anxieties. We all have them, and in many cases, they’re positive. For example, a fear of snakes can keep you out of harm’s way. Anxiety before a job
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You might have heard that antidepressants may cause suicidal thoughts in teens and young adults. And it’s an ironic twist because antidepressants are used to treat depression, which is one
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Up until recently, exercise has been recommended by doctors as a means to facilitate healing. This is true of teens experiencing psychological disorders, such as depression and anxiety. However, recent
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It’s common for teen substance use to begin because of peer pressure or because a teen wants to experiment. However, what keeps them using drugs and alcohol is another story.
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If your struggling teen is having a hard time because of the numerous changes they are going through, there are many positive ways that parents can respond. Keep in mind
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