Teen Mental Health
Teen Internet Addiction – It’s Getting Worse
While the idea of too much internet use seems to be fairly common among issues that parents face today for their teens, it has not yet entered the realm of being an official medical issue in the 21st century. According to medical professional Dimitri Christakis of Seattle Children’s Research Institute, this addiction, though prevalent among…
Read MoreMay is National Mental Health Month
May is National Mental Health Month in the United States. This is a good time to remind parents and the world in general that teenagers are just as likely to struggle with mental health issues as adults. In fact, with the increased pressure on their shoulders combined with an ever-evolving technological landscape, teenagers may be…
Read MoreLife Success – Can Marijuana and Alcohol Use Reduce a Teens Success Rates?
Teen substance abuse has and continues to be a societal concern. This problem is particularly alarming when referencing teen marijuana use and teen alcohol use. Not only can these substances adversely impact young people during their formidable years and threaten teen success, but a new disturbing study found those who regularly ingest these drugs might…
Read MoreHow to Help Teen Depression With Exercise
Growing pains are perfectly normal. But if you recognize that your teenager’s feelings of sadness, irritability, and fatigue are impacting their relationship with family and friends – possibly even detracting from their performance in school – it could be a sign of depression. The good news is, there are plenty of methods to help improve…
Read MoreIs Your Teenager Addicted to a Smartphone?
Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, WhatsApp, Tinder – social networking sites are abundant in today’s tech-heavy world, and it’s likely your teenager uses one or more of them. A whopping 81 percent of Americans maintain at least one social media profile. Most teens access social media through smartphones. While it might seem like it’s all “fun and…
Read More3 Types of Learning Disorders That May Impact Your Child
The learning disabilities often seen in children can present numerous difficulties for the affected individuals and their families. These conditions can be hard to diagnose, may be potentially overlooked and could have devastating short and long-term consequences on the personal, social and professional lives of stricken young persons. The good news is that many learning…
Read MoreThe Anxiety Epidemic in America’s Teens
Centuries of social evolution and scientific breakthrough have crafted a wealth of medical resources that extend and nourish human life from infancy into adulthood. While our success with physical injury and disease continues to improve, our understanding and treatment of mental health hasn’t progressed quite as swiftly. Anxiety is one of the most commonly diagnosed…
Read MoreThe Disabling Effects of Panic Attacks in Teens
A panic attack can happen at any time to anyone, regardless of where they are at any given moment and can make you feel terrified and as though you’re in great danger. Panic attacks can make you feel as though you are having a heart attack and are about to pass out or even die,…
Read MoreTeenage Anxiety – It’s Increasing in America
Anxiety and depression are very real issues that affect many different people. One demographic that suffers greatly is teenagers. Teenagers are already more susceptible to such issues due to their changing hormones. These changes in life can be hard. Add them to anxiety and depression, and you can have some big problems. These issues can…
Read More6 Signs of Major Depression in Your Teen
Depression affects everyone regardless of age. Teenagers in particular, are vulnerable to pressures arising from the physical and social changes that they experience during this time. Such turmoil and uncertainty may have a drastic effect on their personality and may lead to issues such as severe anxiety, substance abuse, and even suicide. Such depression also…
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