Kim Mills: Up to 4% of people in the US live with bipolar disorder, what used to be called manic depression, but as common as this mood disorder is, it is also often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. Indeed, many people with bipolar disorder wait years bet
Family history can contribute to developing conditions like bipolar disorder, depression, and schizophrenia in teens, andstudies suggestthat traumatic experiences like abuse or neglect increase the risk of developing serious conditions. Social pressures from peers, bullying, and unreasonable academic expectati...
For me it's like I'm being dragged into the Twighlight Zone daily with bouts of Alice in Wonderland thrown in just in case I think I'm getting the hang of things. One of the things my therapist gave me advice on is 'to take time out for myself', purely so that I can regrou...
DBT group offers teens a chance to learn and practice DBT skills they can use to be aware and remain in the present moment, understand that distress is not a permanent state, identify and navigate their own emotions more effectively, and how to develop healthy, supportive relationships. Another...
How to Treat a Teen Self-Medicating ADHD and Anxiety with Marijuana Teens, particularly those with undiagnosed ADHD and related conditions, are susceptible to substance... Ask the Experts Switching to Stimulants "I've been taking antidepressants for several years and am currently on Wellbutrin. Now...
Depression is one of the worst mental illnesses one can take or experience. Depression is something which can run in families. It usually starts between 15 and 30 and women are the most affected people. Depression is one pole of the bipolar disorder....
In the most serious cases, children and teens who intentionally bully others have been intentionally hurt themselves. It may take the intervention of a mental health professional to determine whether a child has been physically or sexually abused. In other instances, a young person might be grappl...
Abilify is an antipsychotic medication used to treat symptoms of conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. Similar to other antipsychotic drugs like Risperidone, Abilify works by changing the balance of certain brain chemicals responsible for regulating mood and behavior.Research shows...
Low Self-Esteem in Adolescents: What Are the Root Causes? Low self-esteem in teens is not uncommon and can cause problems with peers, in decision-making, and is associated with anxiety and depression. Self-Esteem 6 Min Read 8 Steps to Improving Your Self-Esteem Healthy self-esteem ca...
About 23.8% of teens have been diagnosed with insomnia, a sleep disorder that causes difficulty falling and staying asleep. Since brain maturation predominantly occurs in early and late adolescents, adequate sleep supports a developing brain and body. Some teenagers may be tempted to catch up by...