It’s an experience most people have — that nervous flutter in your stomach before a big presentation, a knot of worry before a game or maybe even pre-date jitters. This feeling can be described as “butterflies” and is your body’s response to anxiety. Anxiety is common, affecting roughly 32% of U.S. teens, according to the
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Have you ever wondered if your friend’s fear of loud noises or your desire to avoid certain places might be more than just typical teenage anxieties? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) isn’t just something that impacts veterans. Teens can also experience PTSD, and it can show up in surprising ways. Teens can sometimes experience events that are
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Has your usually wide-awake teen started hitting the snooze button at every chance? Teens require around eight to 10 hours of sleep every night. However, juggling schoolwork, extracurricular activities and possibly a part-time job or sneaking late-night scrolling on social media can make it challenging for teens to get enough sleep every night. Playing catch-up
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As a teenager, it’s expected that you’ll experience emotional ups and downs, but sometimes these mood shifts can become super intense and last longer than usual. If this sounds familiar, you might be dealing with a mood disorder. Exploring the possibility of a mood disorder doesn’t have to strike fear in your heart. A mood disorder
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Depression in teenagers isn’t uncommon. In fact, an estimated 20% of adolescents in the U.S. had at least one major depressive episode in 2021, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The statistics are even higher for adolescent girls. So, what’s causing it?There are a number of different causes of depression in
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For many adolescents and teens who struggle with mental health, regular therapy appointments and a supportive family are enough to help them learn to handle their mental health challenges. But if at-home support and traditional therapy sessions aren’t enough to improve your teen’s mental health, you may need to look for a treatment option that
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Between classes, homework, extracurricular activities and social pressures, school can be a stress-inducing, high-pressure place for teenagers. Most people experience first-day jitters or nerves before a test, but if your worry about school is persistent, noticeable and negatively impacting your time at school, you may be dealing with anxiety. Some symptoms of an anxiety-related mental
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Whether we realize it at the time or later on, trauma can have a huge impact on people. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop after a traumatic event such as a burglary, assault, or severe accident or natural disaster. However, if your child experiences trauma that occurs over a long period of time, such as
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Sometimes it can feel like life is constantly throwing roadblocks in our way, and each one can impact our mental health. For teens, things like a poor grade on a test or a fight with a friend can make them sad for a few days. They might feel nervous about an upcoming exam, sports competition
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If you see that your teen is struggling with their mental health, your instinct as a parent or guardian is likely to try to help immediately. However, it’s possible that they don’t want to open up to you when you bring up your concerns. Or perhaps you recognize that they need further support than what
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For many people, it seems like stress is just an expected aspect of their day-to-day life. When you’re a teenager, it can seem like stress is unavoidable because it’s coming from every direction — from school and extracurriculars to friendship conflicts and planning for the future. Many teens can feel overwhelmed by stress. It can
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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
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