When children and teens have a diagnosis that impairs their learning, they are eligible for receiving federal academic support in school. However, according to Federal Law, teens need to meet […]
Serious Emotional Disturbances and Teen Academic Support Read More »
This article is the second in a series of two that provides a list of wonderful books for teens who are moving through the challenge of grief. It’s difficult for
The Best Books On Teen Grief and Loss – Part Two Read More »
For teens who suffer from a mental illness, such as depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder, you probably want to know that the treatment you receive is going to work. You
You Might Have Heard the Phrase Evidence Based But What Is It? Read More »
In this series, indicators of normal adolescence are provided for parents and teens. It’s important to have a measure upon which to determine whether a teen is experiencing mental illness
Teen Mental Health: Exploring Normal Adolescent Development – Part Three Read More »
In this series, indicators of normal adolescence are provided for parents and teens. It’s important to have a measure upon which to determine whether a teen is experiencing mental illness
Teen Mental Health: Exploring Normal Adolescent Development – Part Two Read More »
Depression during adolescence is somewhat common. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), approximately, 8% of teens meet the diagnostic criteria for major depression. Across the length of
Seven Things that Can Make Teen Depression Worse – Part Two Read More »
This blog often contains articles about what’s wrong with teens. From posts on teen depression, anxiety, OCD, and ADHD, there’s little information for parents and teens to know what is
Teen Mental Health: Exploring Normal Adolescent Development – Part One Read More »
According to a recent survey, less than half of American teens are receiving treatment for their psychological disorders. And, those who do get teen mental health treatment rarely see a
Teen Mental Health Treatment: Their Psychological Illnesses are Often Neglected Read More »
If you’ve been through a difficult breakup, you might be feeling alone, lost, confused, and maybe even wondering how you’re going to carry on. This might sound dramatic to parents
Teens: Use Writing to Heal From a Relationship Breakup Read More »
Teens are vulnerable to depression because of the life stage they’re in. They are going through changes in the brain, transformations in their body, and adaptations to their social life,
Seven Things that Can Make Teen Depression Worse – Part One Read More »
