Teen Mental Health
Sex Addiction in Teens: Where to go for Help
Sex addiction (hypersexuality, compulsive sexual behavior, etc.) is a term used to describe frequent and excessive urges, desires, thoughts, or behaviors that focus on sexual acts or other factors related to sex. Someone with a sex addiction cannot control their thoughts and behaviors. In time, they lead to emotional harm, challenges, and damage to relationships,…
Read More#DidYouKnow- 3 Uncommon Types of Teen Learning Disabilities
When the conversation turns to teen learning disabilities, people often think of familiar conditions such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, or perhaps dyslexia. But there are several other, less familiar (or uncommon) types of learning disabilities diagnosed in teens and youth. No matter the diagnosis, learning disabilities can make it difficult, sometimes excessively…
Read MoreTeen Anger Issues: 3 Warning Signs
Everyone, regardless of age, experiences anger now and then. For parents of teens, outbursts of anger and frustration may seem like a daily occurrence. As children grow, they strive for independence, a process that often involves pushing boundaries and parental patience. Although teen anger issues and frustration are a normal part of their journey towards…
Read MorePrescription Drug Abuse in Teens
Prescription drugs are among the most widely abused substances by teens in the United States. In the last decade, rates of prescription drug abuse among teens have more than doubled. Unfortunately, many parents may not recognize that there is danger before addiction has already developed. Teens and Prescription Drug Abuse Research suggests young Americans,…
Read MoreWhat are the Signs of Schizotypal Personality Disorder?
Everyone is unique in their own way. The teen years are often filled with awkward behaviors, developmental changes, and other aspects of physical and social development that may be considered odd or different to others. However, suppose your teen displays strange thinking patterns, odd behaviors, or struggles to form relationships with others. In that case,…
Read MoreSymptoms of Teen Learning Disabilities
As children begin their academic careers, tasks such as reading, writing, comprehension, and focus become parts of their everyday lives. As youth progress from pre-school to college, these tasks become more complex yet increasingly vital aspects of one’s ability to succeed both in school and beyond. Because reading, writing, and math skills are part of…
Read More8 Things to Know About Substance Induced Mood Disorder
The term mood disorder is an umbrella term used to describe all types of bipolar disorders and depressive disorders. Mood disorders are severe mental health struggles that can impact anyone of any age. Like many other mental health conditions, how mood disorders present in children and teens will look different than when they present in…
Read MoreWhat Causes Reactive Attachment Disorder in Teens?
When a child or teen struggles with reactive attachment disorder or RAD, they cannot form healthy, secure, loving bonds with primary caregivers. It doesn’t matter if the caregivers are their biological parents or another form of caregiver. A child struggling with reactive attachment disorder experiences challenges adequately managing emotions and forming healthy or meaningful connections…
Read MoreHow to Spot Cell Phone Addiction Symptoms
Today, pretty much everyone has a cell phone. It is not uncommon to see people of all ages; some far younger than one might expect, walking around with a cell phone in their hand. In restaurants on airplanes or in other public settings, smartphones are frequently used as a means to entertain and quiet kiddos…
Read MoreMental Psychotherapy Treatment: Insight-Oriented Therapy
Insight-oriented therapy is a client-centered type of talk therapy that questions “how well do you know yourself.” Also known as insight therapy, insight-oriented therapy strives to guide your teen towards developing a better, improved understanding of self. It is an approach to mental health and wellness that focuses on helping your teen understand how their…
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