The Association Between Anxiety and Suicidal Behavior in Adolescents
Can a Teen Anxiety Disorder Lead to Suicidal Behavior or a Suicide Attempt? The short answer: yes. [seriesbox]Little Ways to Help an Anxious Teen Association Between Anxiety and Bipolar Disorder in Adolescents What Is Resilience and How Can It Help with Teen Anxiety and OCD? Long-Term Consequences of Untreated Anxiety in Teens[/seriesbox]That doesn’t mean a […]
Surgeon General’s Advisory: Youth Mental Health in 2021
On Tuesday, December 7th, 2021, the Surgeon General issued an advisory regarding the mental health of children and teens in the U.S. Here’s the short version: Our youth are in trouble – but there are things we can do to help. The rest of this article is the long version. Why a Surgeon General’s Advisory […]
Why Parents Miss Signs of Self-Harm in Male Adolescents
How Some Typical Male Behaviors Can Mask Mental Health Problems in Teenage Boys When parents find out their teen engages in self-harm, known by mental health clinicians and professionals as non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), their first reaction is often a mixture of confusion and disbelief. Those emotions are often followed by sadness, self-blame, and the question […]
Teen Suicide Contagion: Is Suicide Contagious?
Suicide Contagion and Suicide Clusters in Teens: How to Talk to Your Teen When a Friend or One of their Idols Commits Suicide [seriesbox]A Parent’s Guide to Self-Harm and Suicide Risk in Teens The Association Between Teen Suicidal Ideation and Childhood Depression and Irritability Insomnia and Sleep Disturbances in Teens Linked to Higher Risk of […]
Risk of Escalation from Self-Harm to Suicide Attempts in Adolescents
Can Self-Harm Lead to Suicide in Teens? [seriesbox]A Parent’s Guide to Self-Harm and Suicide Risk in Teens The Association Between Teen Suicidal Ideation and Childhood Depression and Irritability Insomnia and Sleep Disturbances in Teens Linked to Higher Risk of Suicide Bullying and Cyberbullying Associated with Higher Risk of Suicide in Teens Are Brooding, Impulsive Teens […]
A Parent’s Guide to Self-Harm and Suicide Risk in Teens
Helping Your Teen: How to Understand Self-Harm and Suicide in Teens [seriesbox]The Association Between Teen Suicidal Ideation and Childhood Depression and Irritability Insomnia and Sleep Disturbances in Teens Linked to Higher Risk of Suicide Bullying and Cyberbullying Associated with Higher Risk of Suicide in Teens Are Brooding, Impulsive Teens at Higher Risk for Suicidality? Risk […]
Are Brooding, Impulsive Teens at Higher Risk for Suicidality?
The Connection Between Temperament and Suicidality [seriesbox]A Parent’s Guide to Self-Harm and Suicide Risk in Teens The Association Between Teen Suicidal Ideation and Childhood Depression and Irritability Insomnia and Sleep Disturbances in Teens Linked to Higher Risk of Suicide Bullying and Cyberbullying Associated with Higher Risk of Suicide in Teens Risk of Escalation from Self-Harm […]
Are Male Adolescents Who Self-Harm at Higher Risk for Suicide?
Long-Term Study Identifies Teens at Elevated Risk of Suicide One of the first things parents of teens who engage in self-harming behaviors want to know is this: Does self-harming behavior mean my teen wants to die? The answer is complicated. Research shows that teens engage in self-harming behavior – known by mental health experts as […]
Can TV Shows Help Teens Struggling with Depression and Other Mental Health Issues?
A University of California – Los Angeles Study Says “Yes, They Can” When adults involved in the lives of teens talk about the relationship between television and mental health, their default starting position is often negative. This may derive from the fact that when most parents of teens were young, they heard their parents say […]
When Parents Fearing Stigma Delay Inpatient Psychiatric Care the Consequences Can Be Dire
Understanding Inpatient and Residential Care When your teenager receives a diagnosis for a clinical mental health, behavioral, or addiction disorder, it can come as a shock. You may not be prepared for the diagnosis or your responsibilities related to the diagnosis. Your first responsibility is to get your emotions under control and understand that what […]