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Teen social-emotional development and intelligence

Adolescence is a time of big changes. Teens undergo various physical, emotional, and psychological changes during this time. They become more independent …

Teen experiencing bipolar disorder mood episodes — depressive and manic phases

Bipolar disorder can be difficult to spot. However, it can affect your teen’s life in various ways. Bipolar disorder is a serious …

Teen girl and teen boy showing different bipolar disorder symptoms side by side

Bipolar disorder is not uncommon in teenagers. Although its median onset age is 25, bipolar disorder can manifest at any age. Studies …

Teen attending intensive outpatient therapy session compared to standard outpatient visit

As a step-down approach, outpatient treatment is used for teens transitioning from hospitalization. Because of its flexibility, it allows teens to transition …

Teen outpatient treatment session in Arizona showing clinician speaking with teen during mental health assessment.

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 …

Teen in counseling session discussing teen bipolar disorder symptoms with therapist in clinical supportive setting.

Many parents wrongly believe that teenagers cannot have bipolar disorder. This myth is prevalent because parents believe that symptoms of bipolar disorder …

Parent comforting teen at home, shows need for Arizona teen mental health resources and support for struggling adolescents.

Did you know that almost half of teenagers in the United States have a mental health condition? According to a recent survey, …

Teen girl sitting alone, shows teen bipolar depression symptoms like sadness, isolation and emotional distress in life events.

Bipolar disorder is a serious mental health condition affecting many teenagers. This condition is characterized by drastic changes to your teen’s mood …

Stressed teen student holding head in hands at a desk, struggling with emotional problems affecting academic performance.

Emotional problems pose a threat to teen academic performance. Adolescence is a time of major emotional, psychological, and physical changes. At this …