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Mood Swings in Teenagers

Has your teenager been bubbly, laughing and up one minute and then angry and depressed the next? You are not alone. Teenagers exhibit mood swings often. When should you be concerned? The American Psychiatric Association’s (APA) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders provides information to diagnose Mood Disorders. A Mood Disorder is more than the typical teenage moodiness or irritability. Mood Disorders are a significant disturbance in mood that…
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June 13, 2013
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Juvenile Arrest Statistics

In 2010 the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) reported the following types of arrests for 10 – 17 year olds: Violent Crimes Murder or manslaughter Forcible rape Robbery Aggravated Assault   Property Crimes Burglary Larceny-theft Motor vehicle theft Arson   Other Crimes Other assaults Forgery and counterfeiting Stolen property Vandalism Weapons Prostitution Sex offenses (other) Drug abuse violation Gambling Offenses against family Driving under the influence Liquor…
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June 12, 2013
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Abuse and Dependence – Teens and Alcohol Part 2 of 2

The Mental Health Surveillance Among Children Survey – United States 2005-2011 provides numerous statistics regarding alcohol abuse, alcohol addiction/dependence, substance abuse, substance addiction/dependence and many other teen issues. We are going to focus on alcohol abuse and dependence here. Alcoholism is often the term used for alcohol dependence. The symptoms of alcoholism include: Craving – a strong urge or need to drink alcohol Loss of control – inability to stop…
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June 11, 2013
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Abuse and Dependence – Teens and Drugs Part 1 of 2

The Mental Health Surveillance Among Children Survey – United States 2005-2011 provides numerous statistics regarding alcohol abuse, alcohol addiction/dependence, substance abuse, substance addiction/dependence, prescription drug abuse and many other teen issues. We are going to focus on substance abuse and dependence here. In the newly released update of the American Psychiatric Association’s , Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM5), Substance Use Disorders no longer separates substance abuse (which…
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June 10, 2013
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Aggressive Behavior in Teens

Merriam Webster.com defines aggression as a forceful action or procedure (as an unprovoked attack) especially when intended to dominate or master; hostile, injurious, or destructive behavior or outlook especially when caused by frustration. So basically aggression is behavior where one person is trying to hurt another person. Aggressive behavior is not socially acceptable. Aggressive behavior usually falls into three categories: Physical – hitting, bullying, pushing, shoving, tripping, kicking, stabbing, rape,…
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June 9, 2013