Parental loss is one of the most stressful and life-changing events an individual can experience. An estimated 6.6% of children experience parental death before their 18th birthday. The number increases during pandemics, natural disasters, or wars. For most teenagers, the loss of a mother or a father easily reshapes their identity and sense of security. It …
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Teen Boys and Trauma After a Parent’s Incarceration: What to Expect
Several teenagers in the United States have witnessed parental incarceration at some point in their lives. For teen boys, a father or mother going to prison is more than a simple family transition. It qualifies as an Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE), which is an indicator of future behavioral health conditions. Parents being behind bars usually …
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Hypervigilance in Teen Boys: What It Looks Like at Home and School
Traumatized teenagers may end up developing post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms. One of the signs of teen PTSD is hypervigilance. This causes a teenager’s brain to be stuck in threat mode. A hypervigilant teenager constantly scans for danger even where there is none. This state can be confusing for parents, but it helps to understand that …
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When a Teen Boy’s PTSD Makes Him Feel Like He’s Going Crazy
The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that roughly 5% of teenagers in the US have met the criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder. Teen PTSD symptoms may get so intense that teenagers feel like they are going crazy. Their trauma can manifest as emotional numbness, vivid flashbacks, or dissociation. Your son may feel like he …
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When Outpatient Therapy Isn’t Enough for a Traumatized Teen Boy
Outpatient therapy is one of the most common types of treatment programs for teen mental health issues. However, it may not be enough in some instances. Most teenagers with mental health disorders, like teen depression or teen PTSD, require more intensive treatment approaches to recover fully. It may be time to switch things up if …
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