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 »
Narcissism is a term that is used to describe those that tend to focus on themselves. They can take self-admiration and boastfulness to an extreme! The word “narcissism” is derived
The Beauty of Your Reflection: Teen Narcissistic Personality Disorder Read More »
Up until recently, certain mental illnesses that had to do with emotions were categorized under mood disorders, also known as affective disorders. The word affect is a clinical term for
Females are More Vulnerable to Teen Mood Disorders Read More »
Okay, many teen dress oddly. It’s natural. They’re in the process of discovering themselves; they’re trying out new clothes, new roles, and new social groups. They’re trying to figure out
Teen Mental Health: When Your Adolescent Dresses and Behaves Oddly Read More »
When you go to a doctor or psychologist with your symptoms and they respond with giving you a diagnosis, it’s easy to take on that diagnosis as though you’re ready
Teen Bipolar Disorder: Don’t Get Lost Behind the Diagnosis Read More »
This is the second of two articles providing psychological and medical terms on teen bipolar disorder, which you might need when having conversations with professionals in the mental health field.
Terms to Know On Teen Bipolar Disorder – Part Two Read More »
When you’re making your way through the mental health field, there are many medical terms that might throw you off. If you’re helping a teen with bipolar disorder or if
Terms to Know On Teen Bipolar Disorder – Part One Read More »
It’s true that teenagers can be impulsive. It’s the way they are wired. Although some might say that their impulsivity is simply characteristic of being adolescents because, in a way,
Impulsivity in Adolescents and Related Teen Mental Illnesses Read More »
Moving from adolescence to adulthood is not an easy task. Imagine if you were faced with moving out, finding a job, discovering your occupation, and beginning college all at the
Helping Teen Mental Health Issues Transition to Healthy Adulthood Read More »
