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The Facts About Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome

The Facts About Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome

Parents are biologically hardwired to protect their children from harm. That’s why Munchausen ...
Understanding Mental Health Stigma and How We Can Create Positive Change

Understanding Mental Health Stigma and How We Can Create Positive Change

Facing the challenge of a mental health disorder is difficult enough. But another layer of ...
The Difference Between Trauma and PTSD

The Difference Between Trauma and PTSD

Some events and situations are clearly traumatic for teens, such as war, a natural disaster, ...
A Guide to Teen Behavioral Addictions

A Guide to Teen Behavioral Addictions

Teens have a tendency to get obsessed with the things that give them pleasure, whether that’s ...
Interventions for Troubled Teens

Interventions for Troubled Teens

Parents of teens who use drugs or alcohol may feel helpless in the face of changes their ...
Why Is My Teenager Crying All the Time?

Why Is My Teenager Crying All the Time?

For teens, everything feels more intense, whether it’s good or bad. And crying can help a teen ...
Teen Angst: A Phase or Mental Health Concern?

Teen Angst: A Phase or Mental Health Concern?

Raising a teenager can be an emotional rollercoaster—for both the parent and teen. The ups and ...
We Need to Talk About Bruno: ‘Encanto’ Sheds Light on Intergenerational Trauma

We Need to Talk About Bruno: ‘Encanto’ Sheds Light on Intergenerational Trauma

“We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” a Lin-Manuel Miranda song from Disney’s animated film Encanto, ...
How National Tragedies Create Secondary PTSD

How National Tragedies Create Secondary PTSD

The new high school movie "The Fallout" is raising awareness about what teen trauma can look ...