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Anxiety in Teen Boys: Understanding and Addressing the Struggle

Is your son becoming more and more anxious? The prevalence of anxiety in teenage boys has become a growing concern, with increasing numbers experiencing significant stress and mental health challenges during their adolescence. It can affect nearly every area of life, including social interactions, academic performance, and overall well-being. At Evolve Treatment Centers, we understand the unique challenges faced by teen boys grappling with anxiety. Below, we’ll talk about the

July 17, 2024

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Childhood Insomnia & How It’s Linked to Mental Illness

Many kids have trouble sleeping now and then. But if your child doesn’t outgrow their sleep struggles, they may be at higher risk of mental health disorders like depression and anxiety. New research shows the importance of identifying and addressing insomnia in children as early as possible. Children with insomnia symptoms that persist into young adulthood are almost three times more likely to have depression, anxiety, and other mental health

March 13, 2024

What Causes Borderline Personality Disorde

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May Is Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month

In May of 2007, the National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder (NEABPD) organized hearings before Congress to educate legislators about Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). A year later, in April of 2008 the U.S. House of Representatives declared May as Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month. Below, we’ll dive into the reasons it’s important to know about BPD, and how you can help loved ones with BPD get help. What is

March 10, 2024

Understanding the Biology and Genetics of Bipolar Disorder

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Is Mental Illness Genetic? Genetic Factors Explored

Are mental illnesses inherited or are they a result of a person’s environment? This question drives scientific investigations, shapes conversations in society, and affects how people view mental health. But finding the answer isn’t simple. Below, we’ll explore this issue, considering how genetics, environment, and personal experiences all play a role. What is Mental Illness? Mental illness refers to a wide range of conditions that affect a person’s thinking, mood,

February 29, 2024

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Teen Marijuana Use: Compared to Adults, What’s the Risk of Addiction and Mental Health Disorders?

Twenty years ago, recreational cannabis products were illegal in almost every state in the country. Twenty-one states allowed the medical use of cannabis, and in 14 states, possession of small amounts of cannabis was decriminalized. However, marijuana was completely illegal for medical and recreational use in most states, and cannabis use among teenagers was at its lowest point since 1979. Now, in the year 2022, things have changed. Recreational cannabis

October 30, 2022

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Association Between Substance Use and Suicidal Behavior in Adolescents

Adolescence is a critical period in life, characterized by drastic physical, mental, and psychological changes. Young people between the ages of 13 and 19 begin to gain a sense of independence and determine their place in the world. These developmental years typically set the stage for the remainder of their lives. It’s also a time when peer pressure, experimentation, and testing boundaries are prevalent. Teenagers learn about sex, romance, and

October 28, 2022

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The Link Between Pollution and Depression in Teens

In the United States, rates of teen depression are on the rise. The pandemic increased awareness about the increase in teen mental health issues in general. Experts on adolescent development warned the accumulated stressors of stay-at-home orders, virtual school, and uncertainty/fear of disease and illness would exacerbate existing mental health issues among teens already diagnosed with a mental health disorder, and increase risk of mental health issues among teens not

October 19, 2022

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Preventative Psychiatry for Teen Mental Health

Teen mental health is a primary concern in our society right now. The pandemic significantly disrupted the end of the 2019-2020 school year and the entire 2020-2021 school year. So far, the 2021-2022 school year – fingers crossed – appears to be a return to our regularly scheduled programming. Or, at very least, most high school students across the country right now are at school, in-person. If the current combination

September 26, 2022

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How Stress Affects the Adolescent Brain

For centuries, our practice of medicine and understanding of disease was limited by one simple factor: we couldn’t look inside the human body. When pioneers began peering inside the human body, that always happened after a person was deceased – and that practice itself was considered heresy by the dominant powers of the time. Fast forward several hundred years, and our available technology is nothing short of magic, compared to

September 18, 2022

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Mental Health Treatment for Teens: Anxiety, Depression, and Behavioral Disorders

Over the past two and a half years, everyone from politicians to public health officials to teachers to family, friends, and peers gave parents of teens an endless stream of free, unsolicited advice. Parents heard from all sides – including dozens of articles on our Parent Tips and Advice page – that the pandemic and related public safety measures would cause an increase in teen depression, teen anxiety, and teen

August 3, 2022