It can be hard to determine the severity of suicidal ideation in adolescents. Any thoughts of suicide should be taken seriously, but there is a distinction between passive and active suicidal ideation. Active and passive suicidal ideation are two distinct categories used to describe different levels of risk and intent associated with thoughts of suicide
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Finding the right treatment for an adolescent experiencing mental health challenges can feel overwhelming. Parents must consider factors like cost and time while deciding between treatment options that range from individual therapy and counseling to residential centers and telehealth services. They also need to determine treatment goals and understand each program’s outcomes. Parents often feel
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According to the World Health Organization, one in seven 10-19 years olds experience a mental disorder. Millions of teens struggle with mental illness; however, many teens don’t receive professional treatment to help manage their mental illness symptoms. Unfortunately, failure to effectively treat mental illness with time can cause a teen to look for other (unhealthy)
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Depression is one of the most common mental disorders among children and teens. According to the CDC, about 4.4% of children ages 3-17 experience depression, which can negatively impact them. If you suspect your child is struggling with depression, you don’t have to help them manage symptoms on your own. In this article, you’ll learn
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More than 30% of adolescents report struggling with an anxiety disorder, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Anxiety, if left untreated, can significantly interfere with your health. Anxiety can harm virtually all aspects of a young person’s life, from fracturing relationships with friends and family members to interfering with school performance. While stress
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According to the World Health Organization, about 1 in 7 10-19-year-olds struggle with a mental disorder. Mental illness can negatively impact all areas of your child’s life, from negatively impacting their performance at school to harming their physical and psychological well-being, and more. A mental health disorder can be debilitating, and effectively managing your mental
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Mental Health Therapy for Teens In a world that can push young minds to the brink, the significance of prioritizing mental health cannot be overstated. Adolescence is a time of immense growth and self-discovery, but it can also be riddled with emotional turmoil, overwhelming pressures, and complex challenges. That's where mental health therapy steps in as
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Teenagers may engage in self-harm to cope with emotional pain that feels otherwise unbearable. Some adolescents injure themselves out of desperation, anger or to seek attention and show their hopelessness, according to the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP). It is crucial to remember that self-harm, or self-injury, is not a healthy or
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Testing boundaries, challenging authority, and even misbehaving as a way to get attention are considered normal parts of growing up. Most children act out every now and then, but some children’s behavior may cause serious disruptions to those around them. If your child consistently loses their temper, displays a pattern of angry outbursts, or becomes
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It’s common for children to miss their parents or caregivers when separated. However, if your child is experiencing extreme levels of anxiety impacting their age-appropriate behavior, they could be suffering from separation anxiety. While separation anxiety is typically seen among young children it can occur in adolescents, teens, and even adults. To ease your child's
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One of the most common mental health conditions affecting children and teens is anxiety. More than 9% of children aged 3-17 experience diagnosed anxiety each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Yet many parents find it hard to recognize childhood anxiety and don’t know how to help a child cope with
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Helping Parents and Teens Understand Childhood Depression  Childhood depression is a serious mental health condition that affects millions of children and teens each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Despite being a common condition, childhood depression is often misunderstood and stigmatized. Many parents struggle to understand why children get depressed and what treatment
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