Teen boys are widely thought to be difficult to understand, and the nature of an adolescent can make it tough to know when something is…
Panic attacks put every nerve and system in the human body to the test. Your heart rate increases, and you experience a surge of cortisol…
Anxiety attacks can be scary, especially when someone doesn’t know what’s happening. Unfortunately, anxiety is increasingly common today. A staggering number of teenagers struggle with…
Gaming addiction is real, and many teens struggle to limit the amount of time playing video games. In some cases, gaming becomes the focus of…
Almost every teen enjoys connecting with peers online, but parents may worry about how social media affects self-esteem. Social media and self-esteem can have a…
Though they begin to look like adults on the outside, teens are still developing on the inside. A person’s brain develops well into their 20s,…
As a parent, it’s heartbreaking to see your teen son struggle with anger issues. Angry outbursts can cost them in many personal, financial, and legal…
Social media aims to be a good thing. It hopes to connect people to others they may not know otherwise and creates new opportunities to…
When trauma occurs in childhood, it can lead to many long-term effects. Trauma can change how the brain functions and affect a child’s quality of…
Adolescents who have survived a traumatic event can develop depression, anxiety, PTSD, or a substance use disorder. These are natural responses to the trauma they…
