Bipolar disorder is not uncommon in teenagers. Although its median onset age is 25, bipolar disorder can manifest at any age. Studies indicate that it can manifest as early as 12 years old. Bipolar disorder is most commonly diagnosed in individuals between the ages of fifteen and twenty-four. These cases account for 53% of all …
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Bipolar Disorder in Teen Girls vs. Teen Boys
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Teen IOP vs. Standard Outpatient
As a step-down approach, outpatient treatment is used for teens transitioning from hospitalization. Because of its flexibility, it allows teens to transition smoothly. Outpatient treatment offers different levels of care. Services like Intensive Outpatient Programs and Partial Hospitalization can be used to help teens who require additional support during treatment. This article aims to educate …
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Teen Outpatient Treatment
Over the past decade, more and more teenagers have been diagnosed with mental health conditions. As a parent or guardian, it can be disheartening to see your teen struggle with their mental health. It is important to get your teen enrolled in a treatment program to improve their mental health outcomes. Navigating various treatment options …
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Can Teens Have Bipolar Disorder?
Many parents wrongly believe that teenagers cannot have bipolar disorder. This myth is prevalent because parents believe that symptoms of bipolar disorder are just normal teenage mood swings. As a parent or guardian, you should recognize the early signs of bipolar disorder. This will enable you to seek professional help for your teenager. This article …
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Resources for Teens Struggling With Mental Health in Arizona
Did you know that almost half of teenagers in the United States have a mental health condition? According to a recent survey, an estimated 49.5% of teenagers have a mental health condition. 22.2% of teenagers with a mental health disorder experience severe impairment. As a parent or guardian, these statistics can be worrying. And if …
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Common Symptoms of Bipolar Depression in Teens
Bipolar disorder is a serious mental health condition affecting many teenagers. This condition is characterized by drastic changes to your teen’s mood and energy levels. These intense mood swings can impair your teen’s daily life. Bipolar disorder symptoms can last for days, weeks, or even months. This is what distinguishes this condition from normal teenage …
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Teen Academic Performance and Emotional Problems
Emotional problems pose a threat to teen academic performance. Adolescence is a time of major emotional, psychological, and physical changes. At this stage, teens become more independent as they transition from childhood to adulthood. They also experience hormonal changes and the development of secondary sexual characteristics, which can be difficult to process. Due to the …
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Teen Emotional Crisis Emergency Response
Recognizing when your child is having an emotional mental health crisis can be difficult. When we think about mental health crises, we often associate them with emergency responders rushing to take care of the situation. Many parents usually have trouble differentiating between a ‘bad day’ and a genuine mental health crisis. Mental health crisis response …
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Teen Social Anxiety and Emotional Support
As teens age, they experience physical, emotional, and psychological changes that can make them socially anxious or awkward. They become sensitive about their appearance, sexual orientation, and self-image. Due to this social anxiety, teens may try to avoid most social interactions. As a parent or guardian, it is important that you pay close attention to …
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