Understanding Anxiety in Teen Boys
Anxiety disorders in teen boys can be difficult to spot. Learn the signs and how treatment can help teens learn effective coping mechanisms.
Mental Health
Explore the latest news, research, and experiences in the evolving field of mental health.
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How to Build a Depression Kit
A depression kit is a personalized collection of items and resources that can reinforce positive coping skills. Learn what can go into a depression kit and how it’s used.
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What Psychosis Feels Like: Early Signs, Lived Experience, and How to Get Help
Psychosis is a group of symptoms that changes how a person perceives reality. For the person experiencing it, psychotic symptoms can feel confusing, threatening, dreamlike, or intensely meaningful. Psychosis can be frightening, but it is treatable—and early care can make a meaningful difference. Understanding what teens or young adults may experience from the inside can…
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5 Ways to Help People Feel Seen and Supported When They Are Struggling
Connection is key for suicide prevention. The simplest acts of kindness like checking on a neighbor or texting a friend who’s been distant can change someone’s day or outlook.
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Do School Cellphone Bans Work? Here’s What the Research Says
Category: Mental HealthResearchers theorized that school cellphone bans would lead to improvements in both mental health and academic performance. But the findings were more nuanced than they expected.
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What Causes Destructive Teen Behavior?
Teenagers are known for pushing boundaries, but destructive behaviors can lead to serious mental health issues, legal trouble, and more. Learn what you can do as a parent.
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Does My Teen Have OCD? How to Identify the Signs and What to Do Next
The teenage years are a difficult road to navigate for parents and caregivers. And this stage is even more complicated when a teenager is experiencing mental health issues. For parents, it can be hard to identify exactly what a teen with OCD or another mental health condition is going through, and how to help them.
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I’m Worried About My Teen: Recognizing Mental Health Issues
It’s important to recognize typical teen mood swings and a shift in behavior that could signal a mental health issue.
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What Is “Pure O” OCD?: Understanding Intrusive Thoughts and Internal Compulsions
“Pure O” OCD, or Purely Obsessional OCD, is a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that cause significant anxiety, without the visible compulsions typically associated with OCD. Instead, a teen or young adult with Pure O may engage in mental rituals, such as rumination or seeking reassurance, to cope with distressing thoughts. It…
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Anxiety and Depression in Teens: How They Go Together
It’s natural to assume that anxiety and depression are very different. The sadness and lethargy typical of depression seems nothing like the fearful agitation associated with anxiety disorders. Indeed, they appear in separate chapters of The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Consider this scenario: An anxious teen avoids a challenging assignment or an…
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Understanding Teen Anger: Why Is My Teen So Angry and How to Help?
Parenting an angry teenager can feel overwhelming, but understanding the role of mental health and encouraging healthy coping skills can make a world of difference. Remember, it’s normal for teens to experience big emotions during adolescence, but ongoing anger issues may be a sign of a deeper mental health problem. Don’t hesitate to seek professional…
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How to Stop Ruminating: 7 Evidence-Based Tips for Young Adults
Are you constantly replaying awkward conversations in your head, regretting past mistakes, or worrying about how you might avoid potentially difficult situations in the future? Then you’re not just thinking. You’re ruminating. We all have experiences and fears that gnaw at us. It’s natural to look back on what we could have said or done…
