Teen Mental Health
ADHD and Sleep Disturbances in Youth
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurobehavioral developmental condition that can manifest in symptoms such as inattentiveness, impulsiveness, mood swings and hyperactivity. Those with ADHD are more likely to also have problems with sleep disorders, mood disorders, and anxiety. The condition affects between two and five percent of the population. Sleep Disruption in ADHD Many…
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…
Read MoreHow Meditation Can Improve Stress Levels in Youth
There is no doubt that we live in a stressful world. The fight or flight response that served our ancient ancestors so well, protecting them against predators, has many forces working against it in our world. All of the noise and motion and constantly blinking lights can serve to amp up a system meant to…
Read MoreHow Exercise Can Help Teen Depression
Although more than 15 million adults struggle with depression, our youth are also vulnerable to this mental health disorder. In fact, approximately 20% of teens experience depression before they reach adulthood. Teens who have depression are more likely to experience the disorder once they become adults and the risk of suicide associated with teen depression is…
Read MoreThe Effect Of Diet On A Teen’s Mental Health
It is well known that some teens do not always consume the healthiest diets. What may not be as widely understood is that the foods young people ingest could have a significant impact upon their overall mental health. Why Is The Diet, Mental Health Correlation So Important To Teens? A healthy, nutritious diet is critical…
Read MoreTeens and Depression – The Signs to Look For
The teenage years are challenging for both children and parents. This time can become a crisis if your teen is drifting into unhappiness and irritability. While the cause may be linked to normal hormonal changes, those behaviors may also indicate depression. It is estimated that one out of every eight teenagers experiences depression at some…
Read MoreBullying and its Affects on Teenagers
Introduction Bullying is a problem that is all too real and all too common. It goes beyond teasing, and some teens try to keep it to themselves, either because they are embarrassed, or they feel that no one will care or help them. Many people don’t realize the negative impact that bullying has on teenagers.…
Read MoreTeen Cell Phone Addiction – How to Tell When It’s Too Much
Everywhere you look, there are teenagers huddling over their phones. Even in groups, they study their screens, scroll through content on social media sites and take selfies to post and share. As frustrating as it can be to try to communicate with a teen while they are engrossed in their phone, parents should be aware…
Read MoreWhats the Difference Between Teen Sadness and Teen Depression?
Adolescent depression is a serious mental health issue that can strike any child, at any time, without regard to race, gender, or socioeconomics. It’s important to swiftly identify and treat depression appropriately because the risky behaviors associated with it can result in disarray and even irreversible damage to both the child and family. Treatment can…
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