The journey from childhood to adulthood is already stressful enough for teenagers. Witnessing a violent event can make it even worse by suddenly turning a teenager’s world upside down. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that a large percentage of youths exposed to traumatic events may develop lasting emotional or behavioral changes, including teen …
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Why Teen Boys Who’ve Been Through Trauma Often Refuse Help
The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that nearly one in three teenagers reports persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness. A huge percentage of those with trauma-related disorders do not receive necessary treatment. Among the reasons behind this gap is directly refusing to participate in treatment. Watching your son struggle with teen trauma while refusing …
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Why Teen Boys with PTSD Struggle to Trust Male Authority Figures
Research indicates that up to 5% of teenagers aged 13-18 suffer from teen post-traumatic stress disorder. Some, whose trauma is attributed to primary caregivers or authority figures, report severe interpersonal trust difficulties. For parents, it is difficult to watch a teenage son resist or reject the men in his life. It is easier to label …
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Inpatient Treatment for Teenage PTSD
According to the National Center for PTSD, about 14% to 43% of teens have experienced a traumatic event during their lifetime. It is important to understand that not all trauma can lead to teen PTSD. Some statistics indicate that about 3%-15% of girls who have experienced trauma develop PTSD. The number is a bit lower in boys, with …
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Personality Disorder in Teens: Types, Signs, & Treatment
Studies estimate that around 3% of adolescents deal with borderline personality disorder, when you account for other types of personality disorders, this number may be even higher. In general, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that nearly 50% of all adolescents will deal with some sort of mental health disorder. The prevalence …
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