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Teen BPD Associated with Increased Risk of Dating Violence

Teens with Borderline Personality Disorder at Risk of Being Perpetrators and Victims of Teen Dating Violence Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is one of the most confounding mental disorders we know about. It’s a serious mental illness. For family members, loved ones, and friends of people with BPD, the symptoms and behaviors associated with BPD can be hard to understand. The up-and-down, volatile nature of the symptoms and behaviors can be

December 8, 2021

Family & Home Life

The Consequences of Underage DUI in the State of Texas

What Happens if My Teen Gets a DUIA or DWI in Texas? As the parent of a teen, you have a lot to think about. When your teen turns 16 and starts driving, you have one more thing to add to the list – and this new item is not related to the costs associated with your new teen driver. It’s something bigger: drunk driving. Teens may get in a

December 6, 2021

Parents

Teen DBT Programs Part Two: How DBT Helps Teens

DBT Helps Teens Manage Emotions and Tolerate Distress [seriesbox]DBT Residential Treatment For Teens Teen DBT Programs Part One: What Is DBT? DBT the Gold Standard for Treating Adolescent Self-Harm and Suicidal Ideation How do Adolescent DBT Programs Help Depressed and Anxious Teens? Family DBT at Evolve: How We Do It[/seriesbox]In our last article on DBT – Teen DBT Programs Part One: What Is DBT? – we presented an overview of

December 4, 2021

Parents

Part One: What Is DBT?

[seriesbox]DBT Residential Treatment For Teens Teen DBT Programs Part Two: How DBT Helps Teens DBT the Gold Standard for Treating Adolescent Self-Harm and Suicidal Ideation How do Adolescent DBT Programs Help Depressed and Anxious Teens? Family DBT at Evolve: How We Do It[/seriesbox]Can Dialectical Behavior Therapy Help My Teen?When your teenager receives a diagnosis for a mental health disorder, life changes – for everyone in your family. Things change for

December 2, 2021

Anxiety & Mood Disorders

Treatment Outcomes for Teen Depression Impacted by Duration and Severity

Why Delaying Treatment Can Make Depression Harder to Treat Depression* is the second most common mental health disorder in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 280 million people in the world have clinically diagnosable major depressive disorder (MDD), with depressive states and depression symptoms of depression affecting nearly 350 million worldwide. In addition, the WHO indicates that depression is the leading cause of disability in the

December 1, 2021

Family & Home Life

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

November 30, 2021

Parents

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

November 29, 2021

Family & Home Life

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

November 26, 2021

Parents

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,

November 24, 2021

Parents

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

November 22, 2021