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  • Teen sits awake in a dark bedroom, holding her head in exhaustion, illustrating insomnia in adolescents.

    Insomnia in Teens: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

    Do you suspect your teenager struggles to fall and stay asleep? If you do, talk to them and seek professional intervention upon their confirmation. While insomnia may affect teens differently, its primary symptoms are difficulty falling (or staying) asleep or waking up too early. The condition is more prevalent in teens, with 34.5% of participants in a …

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    Stress in Teens: Causes, Symptoms, & Getting Help

    Experiencing various physical, emotional, and cognitive changes during adolescence can be overwhelming and cause stress in teens. The added pressure of school and their social lives contributes to this stress, which can take its toll on their minds and bodies. As a result, their physical and mental health deteriorates. Teenagers who do not learn stress …

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  • “Distraught teenage boy sits in classroom with head in hands as peers work, titled ‘How to Get Help for Troubled Teens.’”

    How to Get Help for Troubled Teens

    A troubled teen may exhibit emotional, behavioral, or mental struggles. They may engage in risky behaviors, such as substance use, self-harm, violence, sex, or skipping school. Data shows that about 1 in 3 teen girls considered attempting suicide in 2021, consistent with troubled teen behavior. When these problems arise, you may be wondering how to get …

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  • A tense moment as a mother and teenage daughter argue over a phone, capturing teenage anger and conflict.

    Teenage Anger Towards Mother: What to Do

    (480) 485-3424 Contact Us Teen anger is a common problem among adolescents, and sometimes teenage anger towards their mothers can become more and more common. As a mother, you might feel blamed, hurt, and confused, which is always hard. However, there are reasons behind such behavior in your teenager. Their brains rewire, hormones surge, peer …

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  • Counselor and teen seated in office, teen listening intently, illustrating discussion of common bipolar symptoms in teens.

    Common Bipolar Disorder Symptoms in Teens

    Bipolar disorder is a manageable mood disorder that affects diverse age groups, including adolescents. Teens with bipolar disorder often exhibit manic and depressive symptoms. Manic symptoms are associated with heightened energy or activity, while depressive symptoms are usually debilitating. Unfortunately, promptly recognizing bipolar symptoms in teens can be challenging, as they may overlap with other disorders or …

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