According to a recent survey, less than half of American teens are receiving treatment for their psychological disorders. And, those who do get teen mental health treatment rarely see a […]
Teen Mental Health Treatment: Their Psychological Illnesses are Often Neglected Read More »
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a psychological illness that has gained increasingly more attention in the last 20 years. The American Psychological Association (APA) included the disorder in the
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Hearing voices is an experience that even children can have. We tend to imagine homeless adults or people living in psych wards as experiencing delusions or hallucinations. But even children
Teen Psychotic Disorder: Hearing Voices No One Else Can Hear Read More »
No matter what psychological symptoms your teen might have or what diagnosis he or she has already been assigned, you’ll want to find a good therapist for your teen. Psychotherapy
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The recent shooting in Isla Vista California is not a new experience for America’s schools. There seems to be a pattern of school shooters having a history of mental illness
The Mental Illness of Isla Vista Shooter: Depression, Anxiety, or Asperger’s? Read More »
This two part series is a venue for providing suggestions on how to work with your teen’s ADHD symptoms. As mentioned in the first article, sometimes medication just doesn’t work.
How Parents Can Support Their Kids with Teen ADHD in New Ways – Part Two Read More »
Teens with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) struggle with attention, focus, organization, excessive talking, and fidgeting. They may be hyperactive, impulsive, and even insensitive at times. Clearly, these symptoms can get
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In May of 2014, a new study examined the fertility rates of adolescents between the ages of 15-19 and its relationship with mental illness. The research revealed that those females
Teen Girls with Mental Illness are More Likely To Get Pregnant Read More »
Mohannad Halaweh, age 19, is currently being held on $1 million bail. His pattern of risky behavior including stealing, partying, and credit card fraud finally resulted in legal consequences. One
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It’s a disorder that’s strictly based on fantasy. Although it’s not a very common psychological illness, if it develops, its age of onset is typically late adolescence. Teens that suffer
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