Most of us never gave much thought to our gender identity growing up.  As we navigated our way through childhood…

Angry outbursts, acting annoyed by the seemingly smallest things, defying the rules you’ve set, being spiteful, swearing, irritability, and making…

What is DMDD? A relatively new psychiatric disorder known as disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, or DMDD for short, may be…

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is gaining more and more exposure as parents and therapists are recognizing its remarkable value in…

Adolescence is a time of radical transformation. Teens develop physically, emotionally, intellectually, and socially. They form their own identities, distinct…

What are Mood Disorders? Broadly speaking, a mood disorder is a mental health condition characterized by a significant, prolonged emotional…

What are Co-Occurring Disorders? When a person – child, adolescent, or adult – is diagnosed with a mental health disorder…

Mood Disorders in Teens: Depression Most parents of teens agree that adolescence can be a challenging phase of life, often…

Psychosis is the clinical term used when an individual loses touch with reality.  In adolescents, psychosis can be caused by…