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Panic Disorders in Teens

What is a Panic Disorder? A Panic Disorder is a sudden and repeated attack of fear that lasts for several minutes which interferes with daily living such as school, family and work. Panic Disorders are an Anxiety Disorder. Panic Disorders typically develop during the late teenage years and in early adults. Symptoms include (from National Institute of Mental Health): Overwhelming feeling of fear Suddenly feeling terrified Sudden and repeated attacks…
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April 10, 2013
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Teens with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) What is it? Part 1 of 2

What is Borderline Personality Disorder?  Borderline Personality Disorder is a disorder characterized by problems with regulating emotions and thoughts, impulsive and reckless behavior and unstable relationships with others.  Although BPD is not diagnosed in people under age 18, teenagers often have the symptoms and can be diagnoses if the symptoms have continued for at least one year. People with Borderline Personality Disorder often have other mental conditions such as:  depression,…
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April 10, 2013
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Teens with Emotional Disturbance (ED)

Emotional Disturbance (ED) is a special education category. It is not a psychiatric or clinical diagnosis and typically does not require medication. Basically ED is when emotional problems prevent a student from achieving their academic potential. ED interferes with normal social and family interaction and school performance. The National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) has identified the following characteristics and behaviors of ED: Inappropriate types of behavior under…
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April 9, 2013
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Teens with Bipolar Disorder Treatment Part 2 of 2

Bipolar Disorder, sometimes called Manic-Depressive Disorder, is a mental illness in which a person has dramatic mood swings. These mood swings range from feeling really good/happy and very active (manic) to really sad and less active (depressive). The mood swings are unpredictable. Bipolar Disorder is a Mood Disorder. Since the mood swings in teens with Bipolar Disorder are so unpredictable and they tend to think about suicide or have suicidal…
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April 9, 2013
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What is an Anxiety Disorder?

Merriam Webster.com defines anxiety as painful or apprehensive uneasiness; abnormal and overwhelming feeling of apprehension and fear; or fearful concern or interest. Experiencing some worry or fear from time to time is normal and part of how we respond to situations. Anxiety can help us deal with a tense situation, such as studying harder for an upcoming test, focusing on something important or responding to a threat or danger. Anxiety…
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April 8, 2013