Teen bipolar disorder presents in similar ways as it presents in adults. Still, because of young people’s unique physical, emotional, social, and psychological challenges, bipolar disorder in teens can masquerade as extreme examples of normal teenage behavior. This makes identifying …
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Life is full of tight schedules, difficult choices, and other situations that can induce an expected level of stress. This is especially the case during the teenage years, when your teen may feel like they’re on the precipice of some …
Are you having trouble coping with loneliness during the quarantine? There are many restrictions that have disrupted our daily lives as a result of the pandemic. Loneliness imposes several risks to both your physical and mental health. Coping with loneliness …
Few people make it through the teen years wound-free. During this time, teens are taking their first individual steps socially, romantically, and even intellectually. This can be nerve-wracking for even the healthiest teen. The fears and vulnerabilities of adolescence make …
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Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions. Many people think of depression as a disorder that primarily impacts adults. However, it also impacts a significant number of teens. As with adults, depression in teens may range from …
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The connections between social media, teens, and substance abuse are often quite tight. Parents may not even realize that their children are taking lessons from social media stars. Even worse, they may be getting pressure from friends on social media …
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New findings from a team of American researchers indicate that teenagers who engage in regular, intermittent drinking can unwittingly trigger lasting dysfunction in the hippocampus, a part of the brain responsible for learning and memory. How can teen drinking affect …
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Eating disorders have always affected young people in large numbers. However, the average age of onset has been getting still lower in recent years. The number of girls aged 15-19 with anorexia nervosa has increased every decade since 1930, and …
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Mental illness is much more common than you may realize. Mental illness statistics can raise awareness, reduce stigma, and help you understand the impact it has on society. More importantly, if you are struggling with mental illness, it tells you …
Straddling two cultures is challenging, and for Hispanic teens it means being at a greater risk for depression, binge drinking and smoking, according to recent research from Florida International University (FIU) and New York University (NYU). The studies questioned Hispanic …
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