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The following is information about some of the different disorders that are faced by many of the troubled teens that we work with. This page is meant for basic informational purposes only, not as a means for diagnosing any problems that your teenager may currently be having (actual diagnoses for troubled kids should always be done ONLY by a licensed professional.) It is not a complete list of all disorders, but rather the most common disorders present in the youth that are served by Turning Winds Academic Institutes Residential Care Facility teen program. For further understanding and information about any of the above disorders, please consult the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-IV-TR. We are happy to provide the information on this page in an effort to make parenting teens with problems just a little bit easier.
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While they existed for centuries, our modern appearance-based society has certainly placed eating disorders in a new light. While adults also suffer from eating disorders (the tragic case of Karen Carpenter comes to mind), teens are particularly at risk for them.
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Early intervention is very important in helping teens look forward to a better adulthood. Because of the developmental changes that go on when children go through the adolescent phase, it sometimes make it harder for parents to determine whether the changes they notice in their children should make them concerned or not.
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It can be a very emotionally draining and stressful experience to parent defiant teens. Parents need all the help they can get to not just get through the phase in one piece but also to help their teens become better adjusted adult who isn't always at odds or struggling against the people around them.
What can parents do?
When faced with the daily struggles of dealing with a defiant teen, it helps to keep a few things in mind. Here are a few tips for dealing with defiant teens: |
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ODD or Oppositional Defiant Disorder is described by experts as a continuous pattern of disobedient and hostile behavior towards authority figures. The pattern showed by teens with ODD goes beyond what is considered to be normal for typical teenage behavior. |
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