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 […]
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 […]
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), unintentional injury is the number one cause of death for adolescents. The CDC recognizes behaviors among teens that specifically lead to violence
Schizophrenia is a disorder that can frighten most people. In fact, it can be scary not only for the person inflicted with the illness but also for family, friends, and
Seeing Through 13 Teen Schizophrenia Myths – Part One Read More »
This article is the second in a series on teen schizophrenia, intending to break through general myths most people tend to have about the illness. In general, schizophrenia is a
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If you’re like most parents of adolescents, you might be wondering whether your child is having sex. And if he or she is, perhaps you’re also wondering whether you need
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This is a two part series covering teen Bipolar Disorder along with diagnosis and treatment. These two articles are meant to provide clear and simple information so that your questions
Teen Bipolar Disorder: Clear Answers To Complex Questions – Part Two Read More »
A new study, published in the July 2014 issue of Pediatrics, surveyed over 1800 children and teens from the ages of 10 to 18 who were detained at the Juvenile
Delinquent Teens are More Likely to Die Violently Later in Life Read More »
Bipolar Disorder is a complex mental illness. For this reason, gathering information about the illness shouldn’t be difficult. Any parent or caregiver as well as teens should be able to
Teen Bipolar Disorder: Clear Answers To Complex Questions – Part One Read More »
Healthy boundaries are essential for the psychological well being of children and teens. Although it’s hard for some parents to set those boundaries, feeling as though they are being too
Having a psychological illness can be a frightening experience. Yet, unlike depression or anxiety or post traumatic stress disorder, the illness of psychosis is somehow in its own category. When
Teens With Psychotic Illnesses Are More At Risk for Suicide Read More »