Getting help begins with recognizing depression symptoms and understanding some of the potential causes of this mental health condition. The next step is knowing when to seek help and who to reach out to. We'll cover all of this here. At a Glance Teenage depression has several causes and oft...
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Understanding how to help a teenager with suicidal thoughts can help avoid tragedy. Here, we’re reviewing how to spot early suicide warning signs in teenagers, along with some of the steps you can take to help your teen cope, heal, and become happy again. We’ll also be covering how in...
As a parent, you’ll need to talk to the therapist, too. If they have diagnosedteenager depressionand prescribed treatment, they will tell you how to support your child. Spend dedicated time with your child This situation is a priority. You’ll have to find the time to talk to your chil...
Help develop understanding –Aid the teenager in understanding that depression is a mental illness caused due to neurotransmitter imbalances. It does not reflect a weakness or a deficient character. Like any physical health disease it can affect anyone and needs to be treated. ...
As parents, it is very hard to witness your teen suffer. Your reflex is either to build a shield around them or give them the solution. Think twice before letting your instinct take over. Wouldn’t it be better for your teenager to learn by himself/herself how to cope with life’s adv...
Your teenager may say they are having trouble sleeping, or they begin taking multiple or daily short naps at school. In the event that your child feels the need to remain in bed the entire day or wants to stay up throughout the night, this can be a warning sign of mental illness advan...
How should we respond to a child's temper tantrum? To a teenager's sullen resentment? How can we help children and teens experience their anger without being overwhelmed by it? How can we deal with their anger before it leads to depression, isolation, or even violence? Now, in Healthy An...
I am a teenager, I need to be| handled with care. I am a challenge, but I am worth it.
How to Deal with Your Teenager’s Messy Room How to get your teen to clean their room is an age-old dilemma for parents. But as we’ve learned, helping teens keep their rooms clean can support their well-being and mental health. So it’s worth the effort to help teens dig out of...