Do you lie in bed for hours, unable to fall asleep, or struggle to stay asleep through the night? You’re not alone. Many teens struggle with sleep problems, and while these issues can be related to diet and exercise, sleep environment, screen time or medical conditions, they are often linked to various mental health conditions. Let’s

School is supposed to be a place where adolescents and teens feel safe and supported, but for some, the thought of school and attending classes can be overwhelming. Anxiety disorders are common mental health conditions, which can manifest as feelings of fear, worry and dread. Approximately 32% of U.S. adolescents and teens experience an anxiety

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition characterized by intense emotions, unstable relationships and impulsive behavior. It’s estimated that up to 3% of teens experience BPD, according to the National Library of Medicine. Symptoms of BPD in teens can include: Intense emotions — Your teen may experience rapidly fluctuating moods, extreme anger or sadness. Unstable

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition characterized by: Intense emotions Unstable relationships Impulsive behavior It can affect people of all ages but can become apparent during the teenage years. There is less known about BPD in teens than in adults, and there has been controversy over whether it’s appropriate to diagnose a teen with BPD. It’s

Many people experiencing borderline personality disorder (BPD) first receive a diagnosis in their teens. It’s a mental health condition that can manifest with many possible symptoms and presentations. People experiencing BPD experience it in different ways. They also have different opinions about using the term to identify themselves. It’s common to experience other mental health

Although the frequency of nightmares typically decreases after the age of 10, some adolescents experience them on a regular basis. Not only is having recurring nightmares often upsetting, but it can also start to affect your waking life. Many different life situations contribute to more frequent nightmares in teenagers, and they could be a sign

Between school and extracurricular activities, a teenager’s life can be very busy. Many teens place high expectations on themselves because they feel pressured to achieve. If you notice you’re forgetting things a lot, that doesn’t necessarily mean there’s something wrong. There’s a good chance your brain is a bit overwhelmed. Forgetting things is a fairly

Having intense mood swings for the first time can make you wonder if there’s something “wrong.” Experiencing some intense moods during your adolescent and teen years is normal. It doesn’t necessarily mean that you have a problem. However, because of social and developmental changes that are happening, it’s common to notice the first signs of

Many parents don’t know there are options between individual therapy and inpatient (or residential) treatment for teens and adolescents experiencing a mental health challenge. When a young person is struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, or behavior disorders, putting their schoolwork and other activities on hold isn’t always best. The transition from around-the-clock care back

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a common type of psychotherapy. However, it doesn't work for everyone. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is based on CBT, but it’s geared specifically toward people who experience very intense emotions. DBT has two main focuses: To help people accept the reality of their circumstances To help people learn to change their unhelpful

It's estimated that nearly half of adolescents have struggled with some type of mental health challenge in their lives, according to the U.S. Office of Population Affairs. While you may think of therapy as a one-size-fits-all approach, there are a number of different methods that your child's therapist may employ.  One type of therapy is called

Psychiatrists and therapists routinely use standard treatments to address individual mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety. However, in recent years, experts have begun to realize that the solution for mental health challenges isn't one size fits all. New therapies continue to emerge, and one of the latest treatment approaches is process-based therapy. Process-based therapy