Children who undergo trauma during early childhood often struggle to form secure attachments. That means they struggle to feel safe in relationships and trust caregivers, especially during adolescence. Trauma rewires how the brain reads other people’s intentions, connections, and safety. Because of these reasons, your teenage son may pull away when you try to reach …
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How Trauma Masks Itself as Laziness and Apathy in Depressed Teen Boys
Did you know that up to two-thirds of children experience at least one traumatic event before they turn 16? Trauma does not just leave emotional scars; it is also linked to teen depression and behavior similar to disengagement. If your teenage son seems uninterested or checked out, you can become frustrated. However, at times, what …
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My Teen Son Was Bullied For Years: Why Is He Getting Worse, Not Better
Teen bullying in the US has troubling statistics. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 1 out of every 5 students is a bullying victim. While most people believe that the end of the school year or a change in environment can bring immediate relief for such teenagers, nothing could be further from the …
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Teen Boys and Trauma After a Parent’s Incarceration: What to Expect
Several teenagers in the United States have witnessed parental incarceration at some point in their lives. For teen boys, a father or mother going to prison is more than a simple family transition. It qualifies as an Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE), which is an indicator of future behavioral health conditions. Parents being behind bars usually …
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When a Teen Boy’s PTSD Makes Him Feel Like He’s Going Crazy
The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that roughly 5% of teenagers in the US have met the criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder. Teen PTSD symptoms may get so intense that teenagers feel like they are going crazy. Their trauma can manifest as emotional numbness, vivid flashbacks, or dissociation. Your son may feel like he …
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