Posts Tagged ‘mental health care’
The Support You Need: How to Treat Food Addiction
Food is a vital part of human life. We need it for our bodies to function properly and to maintain human life. However, food is also appealing for various other reasons. It tempts the senses and sometimes serves as a way to dull feelings of emotional pain, sadness or anxiety. Certain foods have effects on…
Read MoreWhat is Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder?
Disinhibited social engagement disorder is classified as an attachment disorder. A young child or adolescent who struggles with disinhibited social engagement disorder may find it challenging to form meaningful, deep connections to others, including parents and caregivers. It is one of two attachment disorders that affect children younger than 18 years of age. The other…
Read MoreBPD Love: Dating Someone with Borderline Personality Disorder
On their own, relationships are challenging. This is especially true during the teen years when many are exploring first loves, first bosses, and the other difficulties that come with forging new and lasting relationships throughout high school and beyond. Having a mental health condition that leads to frequent changes in emotions and mood adds a…
Read MoreHow to Cope with Paranoid Personality Disorder
Someone who struggles with paranoid personality disorder suffers from paranoia and overwhelming distrust and suspicion of other people. These feelings occur even if there is no reason to be suspicious. A paranoid personality disorder is characterized by unrelenting mistrust of others even if they have done nothing worthy of suspicion. Teens (and most adults) with…
Read MoreHow to Navigate the Complex World of Trauma Therapy
When adolescents or teens experience trauma, the results can be detrimental to their physical and psychological health. Many long to feel a sense of safety and comfort again but are not sure how to process what they have witnessed or been through. Healing from a traumatic experience is a complex, seemingly unattainable challenge. Trauma-informed therapy…
Read MoreSummer Mental Health Care For Your Teen
With summertime comes time at the beach, fun in the sun, and hanging out with friends. But for teenagers struggling with mental health issues, especially those who avoid social settings, it can mean a summer spent in front of an electronic device, sleeping far more than what is healthy, and other poor behaviors. For many…
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