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Living with Teenage Bipolar

Anyone diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder has struggles. If your teenager has been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder it is time for education and getting help. You cannot do this alone. It is important to get the correct diagnosis. First of all, Bipolar Disorder is a mood disorder. It is characterized by unpredictable mood swings. Teenagers have mood swings, so do all teens have Bipolar Disorder? The answer is, of course, no.…
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May 14, 2013
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Independence Issues and Adopted Teens

Teenagers struggle with becoming independent from their family. They want freedom and to try new things yet still want the safety net a family can provide. Adopted teenagers may struggle a bit more with independence because they have experienced neglect, trauma or abuse and don’t have as much experience separating themselves from family because they have difficulty attaching to others in the first place. Adopted teens may need more time…
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May 13, 2013
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Teens with ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD is a lifelong condition and is defined as someone experiencing significant difficulties staying focused and paying attention or hyperactivity and impulsive behavior or a combination of the two. Since teens with ADHD have trouble controlling their behavior or have problems paying attention they often experience more difficulties because there are increased social demands and increased responsibilities in school. Treatment for ADHD includes medication and…
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May 12, 2013
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Teens and Suicide

Teenage suicide statistics change; however, it does not negate the fact that suicide is a serious issue. In an article published May 6, 2013, Medical News Today reported that a study by the Pediatric Academic Societies stated approximately 20% of U.S. teenagers that are considered suicidal have guns in their homes. They also reported that firearms are used in half of teenage suicides. Medical News Today stated that suicide is…
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May 11, 2013
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Teens and Addiction

The brain controls all the functions of the body. When drugs or alcohol are introduced to the body and get into the brain they interrupt how the brain works and actually change how the brain performs its work. These changes are what lead to compulsive drug use and ultimately addiction. So what is addiction and can teenagers actually become addicted or dependant on drugs? Addiction is the overwhelming need to…
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May 10, 2013