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Signs of High-Functioning Depression in Teens and How to Help if You Recognize Them in Your Child

Nearly 15% of California teens reported experiencing a major depressive episode in 2022. The number of teens living with depression is likely higher because many...

What Is Chroming: The Hidden Dangers Among Inhalant Use

With all of the substances available both legally and illicitly, parents need to know what their teen has the possibility of trying. Chroming is the...

Suicide Contagion: Understanding How the Phenomenon Affects Teens

Suicide contagion refers to a phenomenon in which a death by suicide happens, and those who knew the person begin to self-harm, have thoughts of...

Oppositional Defiant Disorder vs. Conduct Disorder: What’s the Difference?

An estimated 1.5-3.4 percent of youth in the United States are diagnosed with conduct disorder. Approximately 3.3 percent of children are diagnosed with oppositional defiant...

Signs Of Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Teens: Key Symptoms You Should Know

When adolescents exhibit defiant behaviors, like “talking back” or refusing to follow instructions, it can be a frustrating and difficult experience for parents. While occasional...

Understanding Situational Depression in Teens: How Life Events Can Trigger Mental Health Issues

Seeing your teen depressed is one of the most challenging situations a parent could face. However, it happens to many adolescents across the country. In...

How to Know if My Teen Is on the Autism Spectrum: The Signs to Look For

As many as 1 in 29 youth have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The real number may be greater than that. One study found that 1...

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Oppositional Defiant Disorder vs. Normal Teenage Behavior: How to Tell the Difference

Stereotypical teen behavior involves mood swings, disobeying adults, and pushing boundaries – but what happens when it becomes more than that? Sometimes, this behavior is...

Recognizing Atypical Depression in Teens: When Symptoms Don’t Fit the Mold

396,000 California teens had depression in 2021. That’s more than the entire population of Anaheim. That number is likely higher, too, because many teens with...