Why Teen Boys With PTSD Get Angry Instead of Sad
Most adolescents diagnosed with teen PTSD exhibit intense anger and persistent irritability. Parents are usually left exhausted and confused when ...
Teen Mental Health Treatment in Arizona
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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 ...
When a Teen Boy Loses a Parent: Grief, Trauma, and Getting Help
Parental loss is one of the most stressful and life-changing events an individual can experience. An estimated 6.6% of children ...
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 ...
Hypervigilance in Teen Boys: What It Looks Like at Home and School
Traumatized teenagers may end up developing post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms. One of the signs of teen PTSD is hypervigilance. This ...
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 ...
When Outpatient Therapy Isn’t Enough for a Traumatized Teen Boy
Outpatient therapy is one of the most common types of treatment programs for teen mental health issues. However, it may ...
My Teen Won’t Talk to Anyone: Not Me, Not His Therapist
A chatty teenager becoming suddenly withdrawn or isolated is a cause for concern. It becomes more alarming if the silence ...
I Think My Son Has Undiagnosed PTSD: How Do I Get a Real Assessment?
While mood swings and risk-taking usually mark adolescence, some behaviors often suggest something more. The National Center for PTSD estimates ...