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Violence in Video Games

On February 11, 2013, the New York Times stated: “The young men who opened fire at Columbine High School, at the movie theater in Aurora, Colo., and in other massacres had this in common: they were video gamers who seemed to be acting out some dark digital fantasy. It was as if all that exposure to computerized violence gave them the idea to go on a rampage — or at…
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April 24, 2013
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Teenage Drinking Risks

Risks of teenage drinking: Brain Development and Alcohol Abuse Research indicates that the human brain continues to develop into a person's early 20's, and that exposure of the developing brain to alcohol may have long-lasting effects on intellectual capabilities and may increase the likelihood of alcohol addiction. The age when drinking starts affects future drinking problems. For each year that the start of drinking is delayed, the risk of later…
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April 24, 2013
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Is My Teen Depressed? Major Depression in Teenagers

How do I know if my teenager is depressed and needs help? Is depression normal? Will depression get better by itself? May be it’s just a phase? Basic statistics on teen depression: 1 in 5 teenagers experiences depression at some point Girls and boys are equally affected by depression (however girls are diagnosed more frequently) 3.3% of teenagers ages 13 to 18 have experienced a severe depressive disorder   Symptoms…
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April 23, 2013
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Sexual Abuse Treatment for Teens Treatment Issues Part 2 of 2

This blog will continue the discussion in more detail regarding the treatment issues teenagers of sexual abuse often deal with. There are two main objectives in sexual abuse treatment: Dealing with the effects of sexual abuse Decreasing risk for future sexual abuse   Common treatment issues for victims of sexual abuse: Trust, including patterns in relationships Emotional reactions to sexual abuse Behavioral reactions to sexual abuse Cognitive reactions to sexual…
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April 23, 2013
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Manic Depressive Disorder in Teenagers

Manic Depressive Disorder. Manic Depression. Bipolar Disorder. This is so confusing. Basically all three terms mean the same thing. It is a Mood Disorder where you are dealing with mood swings of intense high and intense low feelings. These mood swings or mood episodes can last one to two weeks or longer. The highs are called mania or manic episodes and the lows are depression or depressive episodes. Bipolar Disorder…
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April 22, 2013