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What Parents Need to Know About the E-Cigarette Named Puff Bar

Vaping Synthetic Nicotine in Disposable Devices When we last wrote an article about e-cigarettes and vaping nicotine, the news was more positive than negative. We published that article – Cigarettes, E-Cigarettes, and Substance Use in Adolescents – shortly after the public outcry around the most popular e-cigarette at the time, called Juul. The widespread animosity toward Juul arose from the perception that the company designed their flavors and advertising campaigns

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How Parents Can Help Their Teen Manage Borderline Personality Disorder

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) creates significant challenges for an adolescent with BPD and anyone who knows and loves them. For parents raising a teenager with BPD, the challenges multiply. The combination of a personality disorder with the radical changes that characterize adolescence often results in a volatile, disruptive, and stressful home environment. This article addresses the latest approaches to the treatment of adolescent BPD and how parents can find support for their teen with

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The Consequences of Underage DUI in the State of Washington

What Happens if My Teen Gets a DUI in Washington? When your teenager turns sixteen, it’s a big deal. For them, it’s an important milestone. It means they’re one step closer to graduation, one year closer to adulthood, and it’s the year when – if they’ve planned well and earned the privilege – they get to start driving. Some will drive the family car, and some enterprising teens will drive

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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 “Does this mean my teen wants to kill themselves?” Then they research what self-harm is,

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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 Suicide Bullying and Cyberbullying Associated with Higher Risk of Suicide in Teens Are Brooding, Impulsive

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Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Muscle Dysmorphic Disorder in LGBTQ+ Teens

How Body Image Can Impact Mental Health and Self-Esteem In LGBTQI+ Teens The world our teens live in today is filled with images of perfect people with perfect, tan, healthy bodies enjoying what adults a generation ago would have called the lifestyles of the rich and famous. Although everyone knows most people that the people who post these images – mostly viewed on online social media platforms so ubiquitous we

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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 at Higher Risk for Suicidality? Teen Suicide Contagion: Is Suicide Contagious?[/seriesbox]When we write articles about

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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 of Escalation from Self-Harm to Suicide Attempts in Adolescents Teen Suicide Contagion: Is Suicide Contagious?[/seriesbox]In

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Mental Health Treatment for LGBTQI+ Teens

Do LGBTQI+ Teens Get the Mental Health Support They Need? When we talk about treatment and support for people with mental health, behavior, or addiction disorders, one subject we often address is the treatment gap. It’s an easy concept to explain and understand. The treatment gap is the difference between the number of people who need treatment for a mental health, behavior, or addiction disorder and the number of people

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The Impact of COVID-19 on LGBTQI+ Teen Mental Health

National Survey Shows Increased Rates of Suicidal Ideation, Anxiety, and Depression In late 2020, The Trevor Project published a report warning of the potential negative consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on LGBTQI+ youth. At that point, virtually every mental health advocacy non-profit and mental health related government organization had already published similar warnings. These reputable entities made it clear to the general public that almost all demographics would face mental

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