There are many social pressures teens feel, as well as family expectations and demands. For some, those pressures might really have an effect on a teen’s mood, and could contribute […]
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One of the most common experiences among those who experience mental illness is that they believe they’re the only ones experiencing the stigma, symptoms, and challenges. Because the experience of
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George, age 17, sometimes suffers from severe depression, but not for the reasons that you might think. He’s not sad because he’s not liked by friends, and he’s not depressed
Developmental Disabilities Can Also Affect A Teen’s Mental Health Read More »
If you’re in treatment, whether it’s for an addiction or for a mental disorder, you might hear a lot of talk about your diagnosis. Perhaps you’ve been diagnosed with Bipolar
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The holidays are not always easy. Sure there are usually celebrations happening and family getting together, but this isn’t the case for all teens or all families. For instance, just
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If you’re struggling with an addiction, depression, anxiety, or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), it might be difficult for you to maintain good grades, get a job, or having satisfying
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Teen depression continues to be common, and it can disrupt your child’s life as well as the life of your family. However, research shows that the combination of medication and
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In a recent survey done at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, researchers found that those adolescents who mature early might be at a greater risk of depression.
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You probably don’t have the word recovery in your vocabulary. It’s probably not a word that you say to your friends or even your family. But if you consider the
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There are a number of organizations that are working towards bettering the lives of adolescents. Some of them include those that provide mental health services, those that are breaking down
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