When the average person thinks about OCD in teens and adults, what comes to their mind? Usually, it’s something along the lines of neatness, obsessive organizing, or the detective character from the television show Monk. These are stereotypes and cause a lot of confusion relating...
Teen anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other issues can become overwhelming--sometimes teens and parents turn to “home remedies” to help, but this is often dangerous and ineffective. The New York Times recently published an article discussing one of the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) ways people try to cope...
“Talk therapy” can be expensive and it’s not always effective for depression in teens and adults. Every person is different and for those that “talk therapy” doesn’t work for, there aren’t many options, but one may have just been added to the list. Live Science...
Mental illness is extremely common within our society, but people often forget that mental illness is something that effects both adults and youth. For teens, struggling with mental illness can be detrimental to their wellbeing, especially due to the stigma on mental health issues. A...
The Washington Post recently reported that it looks like the 18-year-old Munich shooter that killed 9 people was an isolated and depressed teen who had experienced bullying. Investigators also say he had issues with panic attacks when thrown into social situations and was obsessed with...
Nearly 5 percent of adolescents struggle with mood disorders in teens. Mood disorders are issues like depression, dysthymic disorder, and/or bipolar disorder. Of the varying mood disorders in teens, we’re going to discuss bipolar disorder and its connection to self-hatred today. Psych Central recently published...
“The whole world is crashing down around me” “I forgot to do something important” “Is everyone laughing at me right now?” If you could listen to your teen with anxiety's thoughts that’s probably along the lines of how they would sound in certain situations. Anxiety in teens...
There’s a new fad going around and it’s something usually only children use: coloring books. That’s right. New research has been coming out about the benefits of taking some time out of your day to sit down and color--no matter the age. For older kids...
There are few things harder for a parent than to watch their child struggle. These struggles can come in many forms – even in the best case scenario, for instance, puberty is rarely pleasant. Compounded with mental illness such as depression, puberty can become extremely...
Teen mood can change in the blink of an eye. Puberty can cause your teen to have mood swings regularly. No one wants to deal with a teen who is in a foul mood. So what are some ways to help your teen feel happier...