Mental Health

Sometimes, people are reluctant to seek care for mental health illnesses because they perceive a stigma surrounding mental health care. There might be people in your household, extended family, or […]

If you are dealing with stress, it might help you to know that everyone else is, too. You are not alone! The good news is that there are plenty of

Autism spectrum disorder is a condition that affects one out of every 68 children and teenagers in the USA. While most people with autism are diagnosed during early childhood, sometimes

If you’re a teenager, chances are good that you are stressed, and for good reason. You have a lot of schoolwork, you likely have extracurricular activities or a job (or

Asperger syndrome is a condition that is on the autism spectrum; this means that children and teenagers with Asperger syndrome have what is usually a mild form of autism. Sometimes

As teens grow into adulthood, they can face some physical, mental, emotional, and social challenges. Their bodies change, they must overcome strong emotions, some suffer from mental health issues, and

Spring break: A full week off from school for your teen. He or she might be looking forward to sleeping in and spending hours watching Netflix. Or they might plan

Domestic violence in the home is a widespread epidemic that can affect families of all types and in all socioeconomic brackets. Unfortunately, this type of violence is often kept secret

Now that your child is a teenager, you’ve probably started handing over the reins when it comes to making health decisions. Your teen can decide for him- or herself when

Social challenges in teens today are, in some ways, greater than those faced by young people in past generations. Teens today communicate via the Internet, social media, email, and text. They