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A Parent’s Guide to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Adolescents

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

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

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

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

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

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

For decades, many parents worried about their adolescents experimenting with or getting addicted to “hard” drugs, such as meth, heroin,…
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Alcohol Abuse in Adolescents

Adolescents and alcohol. Some people argue they’re an inevitable combination. Others argue they don’t have to be. We understand that…
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Drug Addiction and Abuse in Adolescents

Helping your child navigate the choppy waters of adolescence is probably one of the most difficult parenting tasks of all.…
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Helping Your Adolescent with Bipolar Disorder

What is Bipolar Disorder in Teens & Adolescents Mood swings are often considered a typical part of adolescence – just…
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Borderline Personality Treatment for Teens in Los Angeles: Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder In Teens

Adolescence can be a turbulent time. Anyone who lived to survive it – including those who are now parents of…
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Self-Harm in Adolescence

If you’re like most parents, the idea of your teen intentionally harming himself or herself is a tough one to…
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