Smiling Depression Symptoms
If your teen is smiling and seems happy, surely they aren’t depressed, right? That may not be the case. 15% of Californian youth reported having...
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ADHD and Anger
When you think of ADHD, do you normally think of anger? Likely not. The stereotypical image of ADHD in teens is an inability to focus,...
ADHD Risk Factors
When people think of ADHD, they might think of kids bouncing off the walls, screaming, and running around the house. Maybe instead, it’s a picture...
Teen Anxiety: Coping Strategies and Professional Help
Anxiety is a real issue for many teens today, not just adults. The stresses of academics, social media, dating, and simply growing up can weigh...
The Role of Family Therapy in Addiction Treatment for Teens
Teenagehood is a time of growth, experimentation, and exploration, but it is also the most vulnerable period in adolescent life. While trying out different things,...
Recognizing the Symptoms of Depression in Teens
Adolescence is a time of self-discovery. This is when teenagers experience emotional, behavioral, and physical changes. While these changes indicate a transition into maturity or...
Childhood Trauma and Personality Disorders in Teen Mental Health
The teenage years are often an exciting yet problematic developmental phase in one’s life. Teens witness major physical and emotional changes as they pave their...
Codependency in Addiction: Signs, Impacts, and Pathways to Recovery
Healthy relationships begin when someone provides emotional support and encouragement to the significant other or children to facilitate growth. It happens when you love the...
What is Grey Area Drinking?
Grey area drinking refers to a level of alcohol consumption above what is usually recommended by regulatory bodies but not up to the level of...