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  • How To Handle a Teen Bipolar Crises - Safety Plans Management

    Tips to Handling Teen Bipolar Crises in Arizona

    Bipolar disorder affects roughly 3% of teens in the United States. A teen with bipolar disorder crisis can be dangerous to themselves or others if parents aren’t prepared. Handling a teen’s bipolar crisis requires careful, compassionate, and immediate action. If the situation is severe, immediately contact your teen psychiatrist, therapist, or mental health crisis team. …

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  • Stabilizing Bipolar Teens - Daily Habits for Balance

    Daily Habits for Stabilizing Bipolar Teens in Arizona

    Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects nearly 3% of all teens. It causes instability in your teen, experiencing emotions of extreme highs and detrimental lows. Among medications, psychotherapy, and other approaches to stabilize bipolar disorder, the effective way is to adopt effective and healthy daily habits for balance. This could mean implementing healthy …

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  • Common Faqs From Parents Of Bipolar Teens

    Common FAQs From Arizona Parents of Bipolar Teens

    Nearly 3% of teens are affected by bipolar disorder, which can be challenging for parents as well due to symptoms like intense mood fluctuations. Parents often have many questions about how to best help their children. So, this guide answers the most common questions we hear from parents trying to understand and support their teens …

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  • Teen Bipolar Disorder Therapy - Managing Mood Swings

    Managing Teen Bipolar Disorder in Arizona

    Nearly 3% of adolescents in the U.S. struggle with bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder in teens is a state of emotional instability consisting of heightened emotions and low moments. It can interfere with your teen’s daily life and can be tough on the entire family. If your teen is struggling with bipolar disorder, it is vital to seek …

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  • The Role of EMDR Therapy in Healing Adolescent Trauma

    Role of EMDR Therapy in Healing Arizona Adolescent Trauma

    Adolescent Trauma can have devastating effects on teens, in fact, nearly 5% of adolescents develop PTSD after being exposed to trauma. It may lead to several life changes, including a loss of interest in everyday activities, a pessimistic outlook on life, overwhelming feelings of hopelessness, and mental health disorders. To help teens process and reprocess traumatic memories, treatment …

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