Teen Behavioral Health
Narcissism and Your Teen
Teens, as part of their natural behavior, seek attention as they are trying to find their way in the world. They are discovering their skills and talents, and when they find something that they are good at, they often want to share it with others. On top of increasing independence that parents are offering to…
Read MoreEating Disorders: The Battle in Teens and How to Prevent It
An eating disorder can take a devastating toll on a teenager, especially for girls. Quite often, during the struggle that the teen is engaged in, a family becomes embroiled in conflict, struggle, and pain as they acknowledge the problem and seek solutions for their suffering family member. In order to protect your child from the…
Read MoreHow to Handle a Teen with Paranoid Personality Disorder
Teens and Paranoid Personality Disorder Adolescence can be a stressful time for unprepared parents and their children. At that age, teenagers develop varied interests and acquire diverse personalities. Unfortunately, part of the acquired behavior involves challenging the authority of the parent and an unfettered desire to have more independence. Additionally, parents often find it difficult…
Read MoreWhen Teens are in the Middle of an Abusive Relationship
When Teens Are in the Middle of an Abusive Relationship The teenage years bring on an intense array of emotions, and among these are feelings for a boyfriend of girlfriend. As your teen forms romantic relationships, you may watch him or her grow through many strong feelings, from love to hate. It can be difficult…
Read MoreTeen Anger – My Teen is Out of Control
Teen Anger – My Teen is Out of Control Teenagers are notorious for experiencing changing moods. One day, adolescents can be upbeat and happy, the next he or she could display argumentativeness, sarcasm and become almost impossible to reason with or be around. That being said, it is not surprising that teens often display the…
Read MoreTeenage Depression and its Levels of Severity
Teenage Depression and its Levels of Severity Mental illnesses can be difficult to diagnose especially for teens. They are already prone to moodiness caused by the stress of school, social anxieties and their own hormonal imbalances. Some of the symptoms of depression may be discounted as simply teenage angst or missed altogether especially when the…
Read MoreLonliness in Americas Youth
Because of all the new technological devices and the world wide web, we are now globally connected more than ever. But while one may think that this would harmoniously link people into happy, healthy groups, it doesn’t appear to be working out that way. In fact, many studies have shown that just the opposite is…
Read MoreADHD – The Difference Between Boys and Girls
Raising a child who has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, can be a tough job. When it collides with puberty in the teenage years, well, those years turn harrowing. Social and emotional changes that happen to your teenage son or daughter who doesn’t have ADHD are immense, but with ADHD, it adds struggles that affect them…
Read MoreDoes Your Teen Suffer From Conduct Disorder?
Conduct disorder is diagnosed in children and adolescents who exhibit repeated and persistent behavior that violates basic societal rules or the rights of others. The behavior is typically exhibited in a number of settings, including at school, home, and in social situations. This disorder results in significant impairment in academic, family, and social functioning. If…
Read MoreSexual Harassment – What Your Teens Need to Know
Sexual harassment is an issue that plagues people of all ages. It is troubling to think that your child might be the victim of bullying or sexual harassment, but it is an issue that often goes unreported in schools. Parents need to pay close attention to changes in their teens’ behavior and look for clues…
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