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 […]
Parents: How to Find the Right Therapist for Your Teen Read More »
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
How Parents Can Support Their Kids with Teen ADHD in New Ways – Part One Read More »
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
Risky Behavior of Those With and Without Teen Bipolar Disorder Read More »
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
Teen Delusional Psychotic Disorder: An Illness of Illusions Read More »
It’s hard to believe but adolescents can be homeless too. It’s easy to imagine adults living on the streets; we’ve all seen homeless men and women especially in urban parts
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It’s rare that teens experience psychosis. However, if they are prone to schizophrenia or another psychotic disorder, late adolescence is when a teen may have a psychotic break. In fact,
First Episode of Psychotic Disorder Can Happen in Adolescence Read More »
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the lives of children, teens, and adults with mental illness. Despite the fact that
Strength of Us: A Resource for Teens with Mental Illness Read More »
