Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a mental health condition that affects how your teen controls impulses, manages time, or focuses. It can lead to low self-worth, strain in relationships, and trouble at school. However, most teenagers with ADHD often get misdiagnosed or undiagnosed. This is because it is easy to overlook the symptoms of ADHD in …
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Understanding Anger Issues in Teenage Girls: How to Get Help
While all people experience anger at times, anger issues in teen girls can lead to serious problems for parents and school administrators to deal with. When anger grows and comes out in harmful ways, it could be a sign that your teenage girl is struggling with something more profound. If you are a parent or …
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Panic Attacks in Teens: What to Know
Teen anxiety has been on the rise over the past few decades. It is estimated that one in three teenagers in the United States has anxiety, with 8.3% of them experiencing severe impairment. Anxiety and panic disorders cause a heightened state of fear. Your body has numerous ways of protecting you from danger. The fight-or-flight …
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Most Common Stressors for Teens and What to Do
Teenagers deal with many stressful moments and situations as they move through adolescence. They are expected to behave like young adults but lack the tools to navigate this developmental stage successfully. They also experience hormonal changes that cause an influx of new and complex emotions. These experiences can be stressful and overwhelming. As a result, …
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Main Causes of Depression in Teens
Depression in teens remains a confusing and overwhelming issue for both teens and parents. However, tackling it effectively requires an in-depth understanding of the main causes of depression in teens. At Nexus Teen Academy, we recognize that the main causes of teen depression are biological, genetic, psychological, environmental, social, medical, and physical factors. To support …
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