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BPD vs. Bipolar Disorder: How it Differs in Teens
Understanding BPD and Bipolar Disorder in Teens What Is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) in Teens? BPD is a mental health condition that causes a deep fear of abandonment, self-harm, and severe mood swings. Often diagnosed between the ages of 14 and 16, BPD is complicated as the symptoms overlap with
Teen Depression: Signs, Causes, and Evidence-Based Treatment Options
Teen Depression: Warning Signs, Causes, and Evidence-Based Treatment Options What Are Signs of Depression in Teens? Signs of depression in teens include persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest in activities, changes in sleeping habits, and low self-esteem. Teens may show depression in ways that aren’t obvious. Persistent irritability, withdrawal
Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance in Kids
Pathological Demand Avoidance Explained What Does Pathological Demand Avoidance Mean in Children? Pathological demand avoidance (PDA) is a condition in which a child may experience a very severe sense of anxiety to meet specific demands, to the point that they try to avoid these demands altogether. It’s important to acknowledge
Does Adderall Help With Anxiety or Make it Worse?
Adderall can do either, depending on the type of anxiety. It is not an anxiety medication and is not FDA-approved to treat any anxiety disorder. In teens whose anxiety stems from untreated ADHD, treating the ADHD often reduces that anxiety. In teens with a primary anxiety disorder, a stimulant can
Signs Your Kid Is Experiencing Grief: How to Help With the Process
Understanding Grief in Children What Does Grief Look Like in Younger Children? The grieving process in younger children can manifest itself through physical, emotional, and behavioral signs. In many cases, grief will look different in children than it does in adults, and it might not always appear in the way
How to Help a Child With a Learning Disability
Understanding Learning Disabilities What Are Learning Disabilities? Learning disabilities refer to learning differences in how a child processes information or performs in the classroom. Just because a child may struggle with learning disabilities doesn’t mean that they aren’t still intelligent. It just means that the way they learn may differ
Signs of Depression in Kids: What Parents and Caregivers Should Know
Understanding Childhood Depression What Is Childhood Depression? Childhood depression is a type of mood disorder that goes beyond just regular sadness or feeling down. Depression can affect virtually all areas of a child’s life, from their physical health to their relationships and overall functioning. In some cases, it can be
Pros and Cons of ADHD Medication for Kids: What Parents Should Know
The Benefits of ADHD Medication for Kids Deciding whether to pursue medication for your child’s ADHD is one of the more difficult decisions many parents face, and there is rarely a simple answer. You are weighing meaningful benefits against real concerns, hearing different opinions, and trying to make the best
Play Therapy: Top Benefits of Child-Centered Play Therapy
Understanding Play Therapy What Is Play Therapy? Play therapy is considered a type of evidence-based psychotherapy that can be used to help children express themselves in a nonverbal way. Many young children may not yet be mature enough or possess the vocabulary skills necessary to express how they are thinking
Learning Disabilities: Understanding Types of Learning Disabilities and How to Help
Understanding Learning Disabilities What Is a Learning Disability? A learning disability is when an individual has a neurologically different way of processing or communicating information than others. Having learning differences doesn’t have to do with how intelligent a person is or how successful they can be in the long term.