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Apr
Deteriorating Mental Health Among Teens
By Dr. Judith Foster Teenagers today are vastly different than they were a generation ago, though adolescents have always been challenging the system’s norms set by the families and social structure. Alarmingly, today we can note how the mental health status of teenagers is deteriorating, as they have more pressures now.…
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Apr
Teens With Psychotic Depression Disorder
Teens With Psychotic Depression Disorder Psychosis is one of the scarier and more serious forms of mental illness. A specific type of mental illness that is related is psychotic depression, which includes a variety of symptoms but can be treated. If you are the parent of a teen who you…
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Apr
What Are the Signs of Depression in a Teenager?
Signs of Depression in Teens Depression among teenagers is more common than many parents realize, affecting approximately 20% of adolescents before they reach adulthood. Recognizing the signs of depression in teens is crucial for early intervention and treatment. Unlike typical teenage moodiness, clinical depression involves persistent symptoms that interfere with…
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Apr
The Stigma of Mental Health Treatment
The Stigma of Mental Health Treatment Mental health stigma can be separated into two different categories. The first being social stigma which is defined by people who discriminate against others who have mental health issues because of a psychiatric diagnosis they may have received. This can take place in a…
