Teen Behavioral Health
Oppositional Defiant Disorder: What You Need to Know
Oppositional defiant disorder, also referred to as ODD, is a mental health disorder that mainly affects children but can manifest in early adolescence as well. The condition causes a child to behave in a defiant and vindictive manner and causes a repetitive pattern of anger and argumentativeness. Of course, many kids display these types of…
Read MoreCan Video Gaming Become an Addiction?
For most people, video games can be a fun way to relax and enjoy free time. Researchers have been paying a lot of attention to all the improved spatial reasoning, memory retention, reaction time, and problem-solving skills associated with video games, but they are also finding that video games can have some downsides. People who…
Read MoreRecognizing Teenage Gambling Addiction
Recognizing Teenage Gambling Addiction Although gambling addiction might seem like only an adult’s problem, this assertion couldn’t be further from the truth. Teenagers can fall victim to compulsive gambling with less restriction than ever before, thanks to microtransactions in video games. It’s common for parents to think of gaming-related addictions as unimportant, minor, or lesser…
Read MoreThe Difference Between Moodiness and Mood Disorders in Teenagers
All teens are moody. They are constantly going through shifting hormonal changes as they gradually transform from adolescents to young adults, so it’s normal for them to experience fluctuating emotions. However, it’s important to know the difference between simple mood swings and mood disorders in your teen. Although everyone is prone to normal bouts of…
Read MoreGaming Disorder to be Recognized as a Mental Health Condition in Teens
Technology has brought convenience, strong computing power, and handy applications to society at large. Even underdeveloped, third-world countries have access, though in limited amounts, to mobile phones, computers, and other technological devices. Video games, available on desktops, laptops, tablets, mobile phones, and specialized gaming consoles – pretty much every technological device – offer people a…
Read MoreTeenage Aggression and its Impact on the Family
It’s not uncommon for teenagers to go through a phase where they exhibit aggressive tendencies. Teen aggression can occur even if it was not a part of their personality in previous times. Luckily, teenage aggression is often outgrown. However, it’s essential for parents to take steps to ensure that teenagers effectively get past this stage…
Read MoreThe Importance of Social Skill Development in Children
Your children’s social skills development is crucial for him and for his general well-being. Without their proper development during childhood, he could very well end up with problems affecting his mental health. If that’s the case, he’ll most likely begin showing signs of it, once he enters his teenage years. These conditions start young and…
Read MoreIs My Teen Addicted to Video Games?
In this modern era, children are more exposed to internet use unlike when their parents were growing up. The internet is here to stay, and the only thing you can do is monitor what your kids do on it every day. Video games have become the in-thing with today’s teenagers, which might be a big…
Read MoreParents: 5 Signs Often Present in Teens With Sex Addiction
For many teens, increasing sexual desires are a part of life. They begin dating, explore their bodies and for some, encounter their first sexual experience. This is all a very normal part of growing up. But, when does normal sexual desires turn into sexual addiction? When does it become out of control? Cause of sex…
Read MoreSmartphone Use and Depression in Girls
From privileged to underprivileged, affecting every shade on the spectrum, this disease does not discriminate. Depression in girls is an epidemic that needs to be addressed. Instead of using cell phones to solely make calls, not too long ago, smartphones made a huge debut. Suddenly, social life was constantly accessible. The young daughters of today…
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