Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a much-discussed psychological disorder that, despite its strong and easily identifiable name value, is often misunderstood. One percent of the population is afflicted with OCD; a condition in which they obsess to an unhealthy degree over certain things or matters in life,...
According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, more than 1 in 4 students, grades 6-12, have experienced bullying. Furthermore, bullying has expanded. It’s no longer confined to face-to-face interactions--now it can be anonymous through online harassment, giving it a whole new platform...
While teenagers are moving towards other social media platforms, Facebook remains one of the top social networks used by the age group. It’s becoming clearer and clearer that mental health issues are incredibly prevalent in the youth population. It looks like Facebook is striving to...
Teenagers can be all over the place. One moment they’re happy, the next they’re yelling at you for telling them to stop texting and look you in the eye. These shifts in mood are common amongst this age group, but sometimes it can be difficult...
In our world today, it’s hard to find an issue that you can’t try to solve with an app. Weight loss? Need help staying focused? Want to check in on your dog while you’re at work? There’s an app for that. Now apps for mental...
Teen health isn’t just about washing your hands and staying active--it’s much more than that. To build overall wellness, physical and mental health have to be taken into consideration. As a society, we tend to focus on physical health because it’s easy to see and...
Changing leaves, candy corn, trick-or-treating, scary costumes, and Hocus Pocus--these are all things we think about when October rolls around. But among all the plastic skeletons, fake bats, and black cats, it’s important to remember that it’s Bullying Prevention Month and many children face real...
In a psychiatric assessment for teens, the goal is to clarify an individual’s diagnosis and make sure it’s correct. Licensed experts such as a psychologist, psychiatrist, professional therapist, and psychiatric nurse practitioner review a teen’s current diagnosis and medication for accuracy and effectiveness--then improve it,...
Depression isn’t rare--studies have found that around 3 million teens, ages 12 to 17, experience at least one major depressive episode in a year. That’s a high number and should make it clear that getting an assessment for depression isn’t anything to be embarrassed about....
Teenagers are typically predictable in their unpredictability. One moment they’re slamming the door in your face--the next, they’re acting like the sweet child they used to be all the time. Adolescence is a roller-coaster of social and hormonal factors, making it a perfect recipe for...