We all feel angry every now and then. Maybe you didn’t do well on an exam or a friend said something rude behind your back. It’s also OK to want to be alone sometimes. Taking some time to yourself can be beneficial after a long day at school or a packed weekend. But if you

When you see that your teen is experiencing a panic attack, you can feel stressed, nervous and helpless. Educating yourself about panic attack symptoms and triggers is one of the best things you can do if you have a teenager who experiences them. A panic attack refers to a physical manifestation of intense anxiety. It's a

It appears adolescents today are struggling more with their mental health than those in previous generations. From 2012 to 2018, there was a 34.6% increase in the prevalence of mental illness in children ages 4 to 17. Many parents find themselves seeking treatment for the first time when their kids need help. There are more

The teen years are a critical time in a young person’s life. As we go through our teenage years, we begin to form ideas about ourselves and the world we live in. It's a period of big changes and the time when most people start feeling a lot of social pressure. Teens today are growing

There's a point where obsessive thoughts and repetitive behaviors become disruptive and can negatively impact the social and mental development of a child or teen. When teens spend more than an hour or so each day worrying, and when they perform "rituals" or repetitive behaviors to prevent certain things from bothering them, they may be

Childhood trauma is a widespread issue that continues to affect many people throughout their lifetime. Until recently, most studies on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have focused on the trauma of distinct or acute life events, such as combat exposure or natural disasters. Now we're starting to understand more about emotional trauma that stems from relationships

Early relationships with caregivers can influence how children learn to understand trust, closeness, and emotional safety. These experiences can shape attachment patterns that continue into adolescence and adulthood, but they do not permanently determine how someone relates to others. Attachment patterns may become more noticeable, specifically for teens, as friendships, family relationships, and romantic relationships become

Finding out that your teen has been having suicidal thoughts can be devastating. You may feel lost and totally unprepared to handle this situation, but it’s crucial to be there for your child. Suicide is the third-leading cause of death among high school-aged students, so if your teen is experiencing suicidal ideation, don’t wait to get

Having suicidal thoughts can be scary. You may be overwhelmed or feel like these thoughts may never go away, but no matter how you’re feeling, you’re not alone. You have people in your life who care about you and want you to get the help you need. You may feel like nothing you do can help

“Is it laziness or depression?” This is a question many parents ask themselves when their teenager spends long periods in isolation, withdraws from face-to-face interactions, or experiences an academic decline. They might withdraw into video games or online communities, stop doing their homework, or try to avoid school. But what’s the difference, and how do

Dealing with depression isn’t easy, but it can be even more challenging to try to manage it on your own. It can be helpful to have a support system to help you deal with your symptoms of depression, but if you don’t share that you’re struggling, the people who care about you won’t know that

Learning to manage anxiety disorders like obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be a challenge, especially if you feel like the people around you don't really understand your condition. You may struggle to open up and share details about your mental health with others, even with the people closest to you. Though you may not want to talk