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Signs of Depression in Your Teen

Understanding the Signs of Teen Depression The teenage years can be trying for today’s youth, and with todays “always connected” environment, it can be more difficult than ever. There are differences between a general mal

Bipolar Disorder in Teens

Types of Teen Biploar Disorder Biploar Disorder is a condition in which teens experience extreme mood swings, ranging from euphoric highs to crushing lows in a short amount of time. Biploar Disorder affects teen boys and teen girls equally

Runaway Teens

Help for Parents of Runaway Teens Teens run away for many reasons, including hiding substance abuse from their parents, feelings of failure or inadequacy and to avoid tough problems. According to the National Center for Missing and Exploit

Treatment Options for Teenagers with Depression

According to most clinicians today, depression is caused by a combination of biological, social and psychological factors. Because of the varying factors that go into the causes of depression, there are several treatment methods that have d

Medications for Treating Teenage Depression

Medicinal Treatment for Teenage Depression For teenagers, all antidepressants are not created equal. While some medications may work perfectly for adults, the teen’s brain is still developing, which makes many medications that treat

Cyber Bullying

Teenagers and Cyber-Bullying These days high school bullying has been taken to a whole new level. It’s now common to hear or read stories on teens who are falling victim to bullying. Unfortunately, these stories can end with the vict

Teenage Anger and Violence

When raising a troubled teen, teenage anger and violence at home is the most secret type of domestic violence. Parents are more likely to talk about violence coming from their partners rather than the violence that their teens show towards

Choosing the Right Treatment Program for your Troubled Teen

By Craig Rogers

Parents may find that choosing a program for their troubled teen is a difficult decision as there are many types. For those making this decision take into account what is the best fit for your teenager and which program addresses their need