Although there is more and more awareness around the mental health needs of teens, adolescents still lack support to prevent mental illness in the first place. Experts know that of […]
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The Five Love Languages of Teens
Teens still need a strong relationship with their parents. Although they are at a stage in life when social relationships are important (and they will likely place more emphasis on […]
Self Exploration Teen Questionaire
Teens: Here’s a List of Important Questions to Ask Yourself What’s great about being a teen is that you are in one of the best stages of life. Sure, it […]
Causes and Contributing Factors to ADHD in Teens
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is very common disorder among teens. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), one to three teens in a classroom of 30 students has ADHD, […]
Finding School Help for Your ADHD Teen
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is an impulse-control disorder that is a common mental illness among children and teens. In fact, ADHD is the most frequently diagnosed childhood mental illness. The […]
Adolescent Angst and Aggression versus a Deeper Disorder
It’s common for teens to feel anger. Imagine being 17 or 18 again. You’re living at home and you have a set of rules you need to abide by. You […]
Teen Sex Addiction and Sexual Abuse
Often, when there is sexual abuse in a family home, teens end up expressing their pain in other ways, particularly if he or she is unable to talk about the […]
Finding the Right Diagnosis for Your Teen
Believe it or not, sometimes psychologists and therapists can be wrong. You might take your teen to a mental health professional and discover that the diagnosis that he or she […]
Teen ADHD Symptoms and Practical Tips for Parents
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is an impulse-control disorder that is a common mental illness among children and teens. In fact, it is so common that some clinicians believe it is grossly […]
The Healthy and Unhealthy Risks of Adolescence
Taking risks in life is necessary. It’s the way to grow, to stretch yourself, and to test your own self-limitations. However, in adolescence there are healthy risks to take and […]