Adolescence is a period of profound psychological and physiological change for children and teenagers. While many of us are familiar with the physiological changes that occur during adolescence, there are many emotional changes happening as well.

No matter if it’s related to work or your personal life, something is always troubling you. You’ve done the research, and you’ve narrowed your signs and symptoms down to two different diagnoses: obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or anxiety.

The first decision you have to make about therapy is to go. After that, you’ll find therapy breaks down into a web of different styles, each treating certain conditions and symptoms better than others. Regarding evidence and talk-based therapies, there are essentially two main ones: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT).

Drops in mood, energy levels, and cognitive processing can be signs your teen is struggling with depression. Teens undergo a lot of change in a relatively short time. Dealing with new social dynamics, academic pressures, and hormonal changes can invite a host of reactions in teens. Here’s how to tell if your teen is depressed.

For children with social anxiety, a social outing could mean emotional explosions, sudden bedridden stomach aches, and refusals to get out the front door. While shyness tends to go away on its own, social anxiety sticks around. How do you know which one your child is exhibiting?

People with invisible chronic illnesses know all too well that seeming fine doesn’t mean someone’s actually fine. Whether it’s the aftereffects of a stroke, severe depression, epilepsy, or a digestive disorder, the CDC estimates that about 10% of Americans are living with invisible disabilities.

Many great things came from social media, like ‘Marcel the Shell with Shoes On’ or the new Pinterest dip your aunt tried at holiday dinner. However, not everyone sees social media as an inspiration to try something new. Rather, they see posts as invitations to keep up with or outperform others.

We often associate anxiety with adults. Children can experience it just as often, and it can wreak havoc on their young minds. When you consider all of the things kids could potentially be worried about, it’s overwhelming.

Bullying is one of several Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) that can complicate a child’s mental, physical, and academic development. When we carry four or more ACEs into adulthood, health problems like depression and addiction can linger on the horizon.

Anxiety isn’t always something you can just brush off and push through. When it becomes chronic, symptoms can affect your daily life and school performance. So you’re not being “dramatic” if things get difficult whenever your nerves feel high.

Navigating the turbulent waters of the adolescence can be a rigorous task for both parents and teens. This developmental period is characterized by a multitude of changes including emotional, physical, and psychological changes alongside social and academic transitions.

While there is no one-size-fits-all solution, mindfulness has emerged as a powerful tool to manage and overcome anxiety. This ancient practice offers a contemporary approach to mental health and is supported by science. Let’s explore how mindfulness can improve anxiety.

Panic attacks are sudden and intense episodes of anxiety and fear often accompanied by physical symptoms. These episodes can be extremely distressing and overwhelming, impacting mental and physical well-being. Recognizing the symptoms of a panic attack and understanding treatment strategies are essential steps for managing panic attacks.

In recent years, there has been a rise in teens engaging in school refusal, also known as school avoidance. The underlying reasons for school refusal vary across teens and some of the reasons are discussed below.

CBT-I improves sleep quality and help people fall asleep faster, stay asleep, and have better energy throughout the day. Professionals across disciplines consider CBT-I the recommended first-line treatment for insomnia in youth and adults.

If your child tends to be a worrier, they may have a hard time turning the worries off so they can drift off to sleep. Some children become more anxious at night when it’s dark and quiet, and there are fewer distractions.

Life often feels more stressful and chaotic after diabetes enters the picture. The constant mental math, clinic visits, carb counting, finger pricks, and worrying about highs and lows can take a toll on your child, you as the parent, and the family.

Tantrums are a normal part of development. They’re how children express their frustration and needs, especially when they’re not yet able to use words. It’s also a way for children to test the limits and see how far they can go.

It’s natural for parents to respond when their child is throwing a tantrum. Parents try to help by comforting their children, giving in to their demands, telling them to stop, or raising their voices out of frustration. However, giving your child both positive and negative attention during a tantrum makes it more likely they’ll tantrum in the future.

Managing your child’s challenging behavior may feel more stressful than a frustrating full-time job. Perhaps you’re trying to figure out the root causes of your child’s behavior problems to break the cycle.