
My Teen is Skipping School
Mental Health, Mood Disorders, Risky BehaviorHaving a kid that puts up a fuss about going to school is nothing new for parents. However, the hard reality teens must face is that going to school is compulsory in our country. Still, some teens simply do not want to abide by the attendance…

When Should a Teenager See a Therapist?
Mental Health, Mood Disorders, TreatmentParents are often surprised when their once agreeable child becomes a surly, moody teenager. A certain amount of emotional strife is normal during the teen years, but when should a teenager see a therapist?
Today’s teens are experiencing…

How to Deal With a Manipulative Teenager
Complusive Lying, Mental Health, Mood Disorders, TeensSigns of Manipulative Behavior in Teens
During the teen years, young people become focused on their quest to become autonomous adults. As they start testing their parents more, they may also adopt some tactics to achieve their desired freedoms.…

Why Is My Teenage Daughter So Mean to Me?
Anger, Mood Disorders, TeensAnd just like that, your sweet, thoughtful daughter has morphed into a rude, nasty stranger. This leaves you wondering, “Why is my teenage daughter so mean to me?”
As most parents will admit, teens are gonna be teens. Meaning, that this…

Borderline Personality Disorder in Teens
Bipolar, Mental Health, Mood Disorders, Teens, TreatmentCan a Teenager Have Borderline Personality Disorder?
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) in teens is a complex mental health challenge that requires a multi-pronged treatment approach.
Teens who struggle with BPD find themselves dealing…

How to Know if My Teen Needs Therapy
Mood Disorders, Residential, Risky Behavior, Teens, TreatmentMaybe he is just acting out and whatever is bothering him will soon pass. Maybe she is so depressed because her boyfriend broke up with her last week. Parents often ponder, “How to know if my teen needs therapy” because they are worried…

How to Deal with Teenage Angst
Mental Health, Mood Disorders, Risky Behavior, TeensHow Do You Deal With Teenage Angst?
Parents, learn some tips for coping with your teenager’s angst.
Just when a parent thinks they have seen it all, their teen has the meltdown to beat all others. Teenage angst is that intense emotional…

How to Calm Down an Angry Teenager
Mental Health, Mood Disorders, Teens, TreatmentLearn how to diffuse anger when your teen explodes.
Anyone living with a teen has seen an angry outburst up close. They may stomp up the stairs and slam the door while yelling at the top of their lungs. These outbursts are not foreign to parents…

How to Deal with a Teenager That Doesn’t Care
Depression, Mood Disorders, TeensA blank stare, a dismissive look says it all. Your teen just doesn’t care. Nothing you say sinks in and nothing you do sparks any change. Is it defiance, or is it depression? Many parents may wonder how to deal with a teenager that doesn't…

Where Can I Send My Out of Control Teenager?
Mental Health, Mood Disorders, ODD, ResidentialLearn About Dealing with an Out of Control Teen
Parents at the end of their rope may throw up their hands in utter defeat. Their teen is out of control and nothing the parents do seems to change that. Maybe the teen is defying all the rules…