When a whole family goes through an experience of loss together, it can put a strain on family relationships, affect the well being of members in the family (especially teens […]
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This the second article in a two part series on myths that people hold about teen mental illness. The first article included three common myths that many adults have about
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The teen years already have a bad rap. It’s the time in life when there are drugs, sex, risky behavior, rebelliousness, and impulsivity. For parents, home could be a living
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For a lot of teenagers, going off to college is the first time that they live without their parents. That fact, along with being in a new place with new
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The definition of a narcissist, according to psychologist Stephen Johnson, is “someone who has buried his true self-expression in response to early injuries and replaced it with a highly developed,
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Parents and caregivers should know that some clinicians may be resistant to diagnose a teen with Borderline Personality Disorder. A personality disorder is an illness that contains psychological patterns that
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Friendships are key a part of adolescent life. Teens rely upon their friends for social interaction, feeling seen and accepted, as well as for feeling supported. In fact, for many
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Some parents might be immediately concerned about their teen’s psychological health if they know that depression or bipolar disorder or schizophrenia run in the family. And adolescence is already a
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A panic attack can be a very scary experience. The physical symptoms, which might include hyperventilation, shaking, sweating, chest pain, and nausea, can be so intense that you might believe you are
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Research shows that teens who are bullied may become vulnerable to mental illness. Yet, it’s not only the victim of bullying that is hurt by bullying. Bullying harms both the teen
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