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  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD in Teens

    Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Teens

    Most people associate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with adults or older individuals. However, PTSD and PTSD symptoms can occur for just about anyone, including children, adolescents, teens, and young adults — anybody who goes through a traumatic experience. If not treated early, PTSD in adolescence can magnify, leading to more significant problems and issues in …

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  • Teen Depression - Signs Symptoms Treatment

    Teen Depression: Signs, Symptoms, & Treatment

    As mental health becomes less stigmatized, more people are opening up about their struggles with problems like depression, including teens and adolescents. Depression in teens is a serious mental health disorder that can lead to many troublesome symptoms and consequences if left untreated. If you are worried that your child has a problem with depression, …

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  • an image of a teen demonstrating signs of toxic teen behavior

    Signs of a Toxic Teenager

    Parenting is difficult regardless of age, but can be most difficult during the teenage years. During adolescence, teens begin to undergo more and more physical, emotional, and behavioral changes. As teens age and begin exploring their own identities, they can become impatient, frustrated, angry, and more. If these moods are not balanced with more positive …

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    Teen Self-Harm Relapse: How to Help Your Teen

    (480) 485-3424 Contact Us Self-harm relapse is a serious health consequence that can arise from untreated mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and more. Self-harm, such as teen cutting, is a dangerous symptom of a larger mental health issue that likely requires professional intervention. While many do receive treatment, relapse is still a …

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  • Ultimate Guide To Teen Self-Harm By Nexus Teen Academy

    Guide To Teen Self-Harm By Arizona Teen Mental Health Experts

    Studies show that about 17% of teenagers in the United States engage in teen self-harm at least once. Such worrying statistics show that teen self-harm is a serious mental health condition that shouldn’t be ignored. Due to the complexity of teen self-harm, parents and caregivers need to educate themselves on this problem and understand when …

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