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The Great Divide: Seeing the Difference between Anxiety and Stress in Teens
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Studies conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health show about 25% of teenagers have an anxiety disorder. Anxiety is categorized as having feelings of tension or worry that affect mental and physical changes. Anxiety disorders can cause extreme reactions...
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Facebook & Instagram Release Tools to Help Youth & Teen Mental Health
Today’s teen is exposed to a massive amount of technology. With that technology usage comes the ability to connect to people in a multitude of ways. Social media apps, such as Facebook and Instagram, allow teens to share every aspect...
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Tips For How to Lower Mental Health Issues in LGBT Teens
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The LGBTQ community has seen great progress in recent years. Still, LGBT youth are experiencing bullying, homelessness, and mental health distress at an alarming rate. “According to a yearly survey from the media-monitoring organization GLAAD, 2017 marked the first time...
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residential treatment for teens
Quality Care & Support: 3 Benefits of Residential Treatment for Teens
Over the last years, residential treatment for teens has become a popular approach to mental health and well-being. Parents of children who struggle with various emotional or behavioral problems often opt for such programs to keep their troubled adolescents away...
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The Gender Gap: Why Is Depression in Girls So Much Higher Than in Boys?
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The opportunities for young women are greater than they have ever been. Women are excelling in education, careers, and as public figures. At the same time, depression in girls is on the rise. Scientists at Johns Hopkins University found, “Between...
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Animal Therapy Shown to Decrease ADHD Symptoms in Teens
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Animal therapy reduces ADHD symptoms in teens. Researchers from UCI School of Medicine found that, “children with ADHD who received canine assisted intervention (CAI) experienced a reduction in inattention and an improvement in social skills.” The CAI group also found...
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Behavioral Problems: Is It One of the Effects of Social Media Use?
Dangers of social media use Over the last decade, the effects of social media use have been a hot topic among researchers. According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 40% of U.S. students use digital media...
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Sleep Deprivation in Teens: The Next Mental Health Crisis
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According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, two-thirds of high school students don’t get enough sleep. Based on these worrying statistics, it seems sleep deprivation in teens has become a serious issue. Due to the ever-growing burden of school...
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Red Flags: How to Identify Mental Illness in Teenagers
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Identifying the signs early is essential For many concerned parents and family members, it may seem like a daunting task trying to identify mental illness in teenagers. Typical teenage behavior includes moodiness, volatility, boundary pushing, and acting erratically. However, learning...
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