There are some events that are so distressing, they leave long-term effects on the mind and heart of those who experience them. This is especially true for teens who are […]
PTSD
Teen Depression, Anxiety, PTSD and Their Neurological Connections
Mental health disorders are nothing to be ashamed of. They’re very common, and anybody can suffer from one. Mental health disorders like anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are […]
Adolescent PTSD: What You Need to Know
Often, people unfamiliar with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) associate the condition with adults, and specifically with military veterans. And while it isn’t uncommon for military veterans to experience PTSD as […]
Traumatic Events Teens May Experience
If you think about traumatic events and post-traumatic stress disorder, you might not consider teenagers in the equation. Unfortunately, many teens do experience trauma in their young lives. This trauma […]
7 Strategies for Coping With Trauma for Teens
Have you recently gone through a traumatic event? Maybe whatever you went through was many years ago but you’re still dealing with the aftermath: nightmares, flashbacks, and difficulty getting past […]
PTSD in Kids After Natural Disasters
You’ve seen the photos and heard the horrific stories of people living in Houston, Florida, and the surrounding areas who suffered through the flooding associated with hurricanes. Families had to […]
Here’s How Adolescent Trauma Affects Mental Health
It should come as no surprise that some of the people dealing with mental health issues in adulthood experienced events during their childhood or adolescence that made it difficult for […]
How EMDR is Beneficial for Teens with Trauma
Trauma can be a difficult experience for teens, causing many psychological effects and often interfering with their daily functioning. Fortunately, a variety of treatments have been successful in treating trauma […]
How to Support Your Teen After a Disaster
We’d all like to protect our teens from the heartache and devastation that accompanies a disaster or traumatic event, such as a terrorist attack, a shooting, or even a severe […]
Acute Stress Disorder versus PTSD in Teens
If your teen has recently experienced trauma, then you may see psychological symptoms that need immediate care. Most people are familiar with the term PTSD, which is an acronym for […]