Recognizing Clinical Depression in Teens: When It’s More Than Just Sadness
In 2023, about 269,000 California teens experienced at least one severe major depressive episode. That’s more than just sadness – it’s a characteristic of clinical...
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The Impact of Sleep on Teen Depression: A Vicious Cycle
Is your teen showing signs of fatigue during the day? That isn’t uncommon. As of 2021, nearly 80% of adolescents weren’t getting enough sleep. This...
Signs of a Spoiled Teen: Is There More Going On?
You want the best for your child and want to do everything you can for them. But what constitutes everything? Will giving them the newest...
What Drugs Cause Dilated Pupils: Is It a Health Risk?
“The face is a portrait of the mind, and the eyes are its interpreter.” – Marcus Cicero You know what your teen looks like, and...
Symptoms of OCD and How to Address Them
“Oh, you know her. She’s so OCD sometimes.” This phrase is often used to describe someone who is overly organized, or worried about cleanliness. Yet,...
Why Does My Teenager Hate Me: How to Build a Relationship With Your Teen
“Children become frustrated and resentful when they view their parents as not being interested in how they feel and in their point of view.” –...
What Is a Depression Room and What Does It Mean for Your Teen?
Your teenager seems withdrawn lately. They’re spending less time with family or friends, and more time alone in their bedroom. Their personal space suddenly looks...
“School Makes Me Depressed” – Helping Your Teen Have a Happier Time in School
School is meant to be a place of safety, growth, and opportunity. Yet for many students, it is instead a source of fear, anxiety, and...
Social Skills for Teens: What They Learn at School vs. At Home
The U.S. Surgeon General called it an “Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation”. And it certainly is for teens, with nearly 40% of adolescents feeling moderately...