As a parent, how can you tell between the tumultuous stage of adolescence and the presence of mental illness? It might be difficult to understand how clinicians determine whether your […]
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Rutgers University recently did a study to explore the link between obesity and teen depression in females. The link between these two disorders has long been evident but the details
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There are six primary ways that parents can support their teens, regardless of whether they are depressed. Although some of these might already feel natural, it’s easy to get carried
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The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the lives of children, teens, and adults with mental illness. Despite the fact that
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It is clear that depression is a commonly occurring psychological disorder among teens. For this reason, depression is one of the most studied mental illnesses. In order to help prevent
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It might come as no surprise to know that those that are getting enough sleep are less at risk for developing teen depression. In fact, teenagers who aren’t getting enough
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Although it takes a thorough assessment before a clinician –therapist or psychologist – can diagnose a teen with depression, there are some classic indications that point to depression in an
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Okay, many teen dress oddly. It’s natural. They’re in the process of discovering themselves; they’re trying out new clothes, new roles, and new social groups. They’re trying to figure out
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Jonathan Rottenberg, associate professor of psychology at the University of South Florida is determined to bring depression out of the dark. Rottenberg suffered from a severe period depression and then
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Adolescence is a remarkable stage in life. If you were to take a look at the brain, there are mini electrical connections going on between billions of neurons. It’s like
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