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Signs of Substance Abuse Among Teens
If you’ve found yourself watching your teenager more closely lately and wondering whether the mood swings, the new friends, or the locked bedroom door are normal adolescence or something more
Teen Mental Health Warning Signs: What Every Parent Should Know
If you’ve been watching your teenager more closely lately — wondering whether the withdrawal, the mood swings, or the dropped activities are just adolescence or something more — that instinct
Aggressive Behavior in Teens: Causes, Signs & What to Do
Most teenagers are moody, irritable, and occasionally explosive. But when ordinary teenage anger tips over into aggression, it can be frightening, and it leaves a lot of parents asking the
Germaphobia in Teens (What to Look For)
Most parents would be thrilled to have an adolescent who is committed to keeping themselves and their environment clean. But too much attention to these areas could be a warning
Understanding Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome
Munchausen by proxy is an extremely rare and widely misunderstood mental health condition that is characterized by medical deception and abusive behaviors toward a child. Contact Hillcrest Adolescent Treatment Center
Recognizing Smiling Depression in Teens
What is smiling depression, and what can you do to help a young person who has this condition? Call Hillcrest Adolescent Treatment Center at (800) 275-1707 today to learn more.
What is Teen Angst? Is it Normal?
Parents of teenagers know that at this age, a child can be quite adept at expressing dramatic feelings and springing from one emotional extreme to another. Teenage angst can create
Average Teen Screen Time: What’s Normal in 2026
Kids today do not know a world without screen time options. They are growing up with computers, smartphones, social media, and streaming services for music, television, and film. What might
Coping With a Disrespectful Teenager: 5 Tips
We all remember what it was like to be a teenager who thought we knew it all and found input from adults tiresome, but what happens when we become the
