In May 2013, the American Psychological Association (APA) published a new edition of The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), the standardized text and clinical reference used by […]
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The main symptom of depression is a pervasive feeling of sadness that is heavy and often feels oppressive. Adults occasionally describe depression as one of the most painful experiences they’ve
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If you, your teen, or another member of your family has been diagnosed with depression, you’re not alone. A recent report from the World Health Organization (WHO) indicates that the
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t times, clinicians have difficulty assessing whether an individual is clinically depressed or in a process of grieving. Of course, a recent loss would indicate that grieving might be the
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It is common to think of children and adolescents as having a home, but many don’t. In fact, the problem of teen homelessness is growing and too frequently it is
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Teens who are gifted in some way, whether intellectually, creatively, or artistically, or in leadership, tend to have certain psychological impairments that other children may not have. After hearing the
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Teen depression can be a difficult mental illness to manage. It can easily become pervasive in life, affecting a teen’s functioning at school, at home, and in relationships. Furthermore, even
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Psychotherapists report that depression is the most common mental illness that they see in their practice. Despite this, there is still question about the most effective methods of treating teen
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It was originally thought that the symptoms of children and adolescent depression are different than those experienced by adults. Clinicians and researchers believed this until about the 1970’s. And who
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Depression continues to be a common mental illness among teens. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), approximately, 8% of teens meet the diagnostic criteria for major depression.
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