Histrionic Personality Disorder: Teen Attention-Seeking and Other Symptoms
Not one of the more well-known personality disorders, the word histrionic means “dramatic” or ...
Middle Adolescence (Ages 15–17): Teenage Developmental Milestones
Teenagers between the ages of 15 and 17 are in the stage of adolescence where they’re ...
What Is Helicopter Parenting?
The term “helicopter parenting” describes parents who are over-involved in their children’s ...
Addressing the Shortage of Connecticut Mental Health Services for Teens
Rates of teen depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation are at historic highs around the ...
Identifying Signs and Symptoms of Parental Burnout
Let’s face it: Parenting is hard. Even in the best of circumstances—when co-parents work well ...
Summer Depression in Adolescents: Why Is My Teen Sad in the Summer?
Summer is supposed to be the best season of the year—two months of freedom, fun, and ...
Anxiety in School: Teenage Symptoms and Evidence-Based Strategies
A certain amount of school-related anxiety is common for adolescents. It's natural for teens ...
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
Some events and situations are clearly traumatic for teens, such as war, a natural disaster, ...