Did you know that around 2.9% of teenagers in the United States have bipolar disorder? However, this number could be much higher. According to Mental Health America, an estimated one-third of teens with depression may actually have bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is underrecognized and underdiagnosed among teenagers. In fact, bipolar disorder was rarely diagnosed in teenagers until …
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Most Common Signs of Bipolar Disorder in Teens
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Signs of Repressed Childhood Trauma in Teens
Did you know that about 80.5% of teenagers have experienced an adverse childhood experience (ACE)? These experiences are often referred to as childhood trauma. They include experiences like physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. Based on the statistics, it is likely that your teenager has experienced at least one ACE in their lifetime. Many teenagers who experience …
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Trauma Coping Skills for Teens
Trauma is an extreme emotional and psychological disturbance caused by an event. Teens who undergo physical and emotional abuse or major life changes like the loss of a loved one may experience trauma. Findings show that 1% to 6% of boys and 3% to 15% of girls with past trauma develop PTSD. Healthy coping strategies help …
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The Connection Between Social Media & Teen Depression
Social media use has grown significantly since its introduction and has become a new “normal” among many teens. At least 95% of 13-17-year-olds use social media, with more than 31% reporting “almost constant” use. These platforms are easy to access, making them readily available to adolescents and even younger children with smartphones. With this growing use, …
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How to Support Your Teen Overcoming Trauma
It is normal to want to support your teen after they have experienced a traumatic event. However, it can be difficult to do this if you do not understand trauma. Trauma is a complicated emotional experience that arises from witnessing distressing events. Traumatic events make teenagers feel unsafe and frightened. They experience intense emotional and …
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Common Signs of Anxiety in Teens
Although anxiety is a normal human reaction, anxiety disorders can impair your teen’s life. They often find themselves worrying about everyday things like work or school. These feelings can be concerning. Anxiety disorders cause teens to experience overwhelming fear and worry about certain people, things, or situations. They can cause your teen to experience severe …
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Causes of Teen Anxiety & What to Do
Anxiety is a normal emotional response. It protects us from threatening or dangerous situations. However, many teens experience debilitating impairment caused by anxiety. They feel intense and overwhelming worry about situations or events. Did you know that anxiety affects around 21% of teenagers in the United States? This figure is concerning. As a parent or guardian, you …
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How Social Media Negatively Impacts Teen Mental Health
While social media is useful, it comes with some hidden dangers. These dangers may not be clear at the onset, but they can negatively impact your teen’s life. As a parent or guardian, you should take an active role in mitigating the dangers of excessive social media use. Do not leave your teen to their …
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What is Teen Summer Depression?
Summer usually provides a much-needed break for teens, allowing them to indulge in fun activities, relax, or hang out with friends. While it’s a time to look forward to, some teens develop summer depression, especially towards the end of the season. 10% of the people who experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD) have summer depression, also known …
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