Do Peer Relationships and Academic Attainment Play a Role? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common behavioral disorder among children and teens in the U.S. and the world. The same is true for depression. In fact, depression (major depressive disorder, or MDD) is a leading cause of disability in the U.S. and the world. Reliable evidence shows a relationship between ADHD and depression: about fifty percent of individuals with

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

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