During adolescence, secure youngsters are less likely to engage in one-night stands or casual sex. They are alsoless likely to use sex to manipulate others or feed their egos. The main reason for secure adolescents’ sexual encounters is to express affection for their lovers. As a result, su...
At the end of this volume, after having reviewed the basic concepts of child trauma, the currently available evidence-based or evidence-informed treatment approaches, and the various settings in whichdoi:10.1007/978-3-319-46138-0_24Markus A. Landolt...
Porn and performance anxiety can be related, but the latter may link to erectile or sexual dysfunction. Improve your sex life and mental health in therapy.
Post-traumatic reactions in adolescents: how well do the DSM-IV PTSD criteria fit the real life experience of trauma exposed youth? J Abnorm Child Psychol 2008; 36: 915-925Saul, A., Grant, K., & Carter, J. (2008). Post-traumatic reactions in adolescents: How well do the DSM-IV ...
This leads to constant comparisons, which can damage self-esteem and body image, exacerbating depression and anxiety among adolescents. As with other types of social comparison, teens report lower self-esteem and self-evaluation and peer pressure to look a certain way when looking at their friends...
Depression, the most common mental health issue experienced by teens, affects approximately 15% of adolescents, and the numbers are on the rise. Adolescents are historically not the easiest clients to engage in sessions. They are often resistant, aloof, or otherwise unimpressed with traditional talk...
In summary, loneliness in teenagers is a significant problem. Hence, teens need to find ways to connect with peers, family, and the world around them. In addition,building healthy habits, such as exercising, decreasing online activity, and sleeping enough, has the power to ward off teen lonel...
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You might be surprised by the number of similarities there are between overcoming trauma and climbing a mountain… but this could be the most useful metaphor you’ll ever hear. No matter what led you to be living with PTSD, you’ve had considerable trauma in your past, and it still haunts...