Communication between parents and teenagers can be difficult on the best of days. Between generational differences, normal teenage development, common mood changes in adolescents, and the pressures that parents face, […]
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Severe mental illness is not so clearly defined in most clinical settings. However, most clinicians agree that if a psychological illness lasts in duration (meaning that it is
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As you navigate the adolescent years with your child, you might wonder about his or her behavior at times. Is it normal teenage moodiness, with all of the ups and
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Fears and anxieties. We all have them, and in many cases, they’re positive. For example, a fear of snakes can keep you out of harm’s way. Anxiety before a job
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At first, gratitude might not sound like your usual mental health tool. It’s not necessarily a coping tool, and it’s not really a relaxation tool either. Yet, practicing gratitude (consciously
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Certain feelings are hard to be with! And if you’re experiencing heavy feelings frequently, it can be difficult to want to face them. Some teens might turn to drugs
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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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