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How to Plan A Teen Summer During the COVID-19 Crisis

We live in a time of uncertainty. As the COVID-19 crisis spread across the United States, this spring was anything…
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Getting Help
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Can I Force My Teen to Go to Therapy or Mental Health/Drug Treatment?

Many parents struggle with teens who have emotional, behavioral, or substance abuse issues — like depression, anxiety, trauma, ODD, DMDD,…
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Parents

Mental Health Treatment for Adolescents: An Overview

If your teenager has a mental health issue and needs treatment, it may be difficult to know where to find…
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Parenting
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Calling Transgender Teens by Their Chosen Name Reduces Suicide Risk

Recently, Starbucks – yes, the coffee shop – ran an advertising campaign in support of transgender teens. The popular ad,…
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Parents
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June is Gay Pride Month: How it’s Happening During COVID-19

Gay Pride has come a long way since June of 1970, when the first Gay Pride Parade was held. That…
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Parents
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What Is Medical Trauma in Teens? 

You’ve heard of trauma. And you know all about medical illness. But have you heard of medical trauma? Medical trauma…
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Parents
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How Does COVID-19 Affect Summer Jobs for Teens?

Summer is almost here. It’s a time of longer days and warmer temperatures, and most teens look forward to a…
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Parents
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Non-Binary Gender Identities: An Introduction

For some teens, exploring their gender identity is an important part of figuring out who they are. Most people are…
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Parents
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Do All Teens Date?

If you’re a teenager, you’ve probably thought about dating. Maybe you’ve decided you don’t want to date at all, maybe…
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Parents
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Diagnosing ADHD: Different Countries, Different Approaches

ADHD Controversy Over the past decade, there’s been widespread public debate about the increase in reported rates of ADHD diagnosis…
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Getting Help
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I Don’t Want to Go to Therapy or a Teen Treatment Center

So: your parent or caregiver says you need treatment for a certain emotional, behavioral, or substance abuse problem. Perhaps they’re…
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Parents
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How Understanding Grief and Loss Can Help During COVID-19

You don’t know anyone who passed away due to COVID-19. So how come you feel like you’re grieving? Because you…
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