On the one hand a diagnosis is a label. It’s in some ways a category that the mental health field places your teen in. However, there are also many important […]
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You might have heard that antidepressants may cause suicidal thoughts in teens and young adults. And it’s an ironic twist because antidepressants are used to treat depression, which is one
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Teens who cut themselves are often attempting to find a way to deal with intense or strong emotions. If you can imagine teens are going through a lot during this
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Occasionally, a parent is faced with a teen mental health crisis. It’s not an easy experience for anyone, but being prepared ahead of time can help minimize the tension and
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If your teen tends to exhibit anger, you might have a hard time managing their behavior. Typically, teens who are angry destroy property, yell, rebel, are dismissive of others, and
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Up until recently, exercise has been recommended by doctors as a means to facilitate healing. This is true of teens experiencing psychological disorders, such as depression and anxiety. However, recent
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It’s common for teen substance use to begin because of peer pressure or because a teen wants to experiment. However, what keeps them using drugs and alcohol is another story.
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Teens need at least 9 hours of sleep each night. Because of the many physical, emotional, social, and psychological changes they are going through, they need the rest. Yet, if
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If your struggling teen is having a hard time because of the numerous changes they are going through, there are many positive ways that parents can respond. Keep in mind
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Parents often have questions about their teen’s mental health. And when a teen is diagnosed with an illness, more questions are likely to arise. Below is a list of four
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