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How Therapists Use DBT to Treat DMDD

Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, or DMDD, is a relatively new psychiatric disorder described in the latest edition of the Diagnostic…
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Parents
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The Parent Trap: How to Avoid Default Parent Syndrome

There’s a phenomenon that regularly occurs in parenting that we need to discuss. It’s called default parent syndrome. You probably…
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Family & Home Life
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March 21st is National Teenager Day

This year, National Teenager Day falls on the first day of Spring: Saturday, March 21st. That means you get to…
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Family & Home Life
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National Single Parent Day 2020

When people think of a single parent, most envision a single mom. A young, single mom. They’re not wrong: there…
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Parents

March Is Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Awareness Month

Each year during the month of March, advocates join to raise awareness about the phenomenon of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). Physicians…
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Parents
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March 19th Is Incredible Kid Day

Every year, we celebrate Incredible Kid Day on the third Thursday in March. This year, Incredible Kid Day – or…
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Parents
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What is Wilderness Therapy?

Before you read this article, make sure you read our article “Is Wilderness Therapy Right for My Teenager?” The Origins…
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Getting Help
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The Treatment or School Conundrum: Which Comes First?

Your parents say you need to go to a teen rehab or mental health treatment center. You have depression, anxiety,…
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Parents

March is Women’s History Month: The 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage

We take a lot of things in life for granted. Meaning there are things in our lives that are there,…
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Family & Home Life
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Busy Parents: Five Tips for Finding Quality Family Time

Everyone says one of the best ways to keep a family together is by having regular family dinners. Parents and…
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Teens
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How to Get Over a Friendship Breakup

It’s never easy when friendships end. You might have been the one to decide to end it, or maybe your…
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Parents
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What Medications Are Used in Medication Assisted Treatment for Teens?

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is a way for adolescents to detox from, and overcome, their opiate addiction. By taking specific, FDA-approved,…
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