All teens struggle with feelings of sadness, mood swings and stress. Some learn how to cope with those issues in healthy ways, but some teens develop depression, which is characterized by sadness, irritability, thoughts of suicide, issues with...
Teenagers start using drugs and alcohol for many reasons. They might be pressured into it, try to cope with feelings of depression or make an impulsive decision to use at a party. Some develop drug problems and need treatment.
Alcohol use by adolescents runs the spectrum from one-time experimentation to problematic use to full-blown alcoholism. Teens who find themselves repeatedly drinking to excess and getting in trouble with the law, at school or at home may require...
The National Youth Network reports that drug abuse by adolescents fell after reaching a 42 percent rate in1997. This shows that prevention programs have made some progress, yet prescription drug abuse remains an issue. Beyond the issue of drug...
To be a teenager today is to be faced with overwhelming pressure to grow up quickly. Some kids sail through adolescence relatively unscathed, while others struggle with depression, anxiety or other mental illness. If you are afraid for your...
Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that can affect both adults and adolescents. According to the Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation, "pediatric bipolar disorder" was not part of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or...
Adolescent mental health treatment plans are generally decided following intake and assessment into a psychiatric hospital setting, rehabilitation or residential facility. The governmental project "Healthy People 2010" suggests that the use of a...
According to the American Association of Children's Residential Centers, or AACRC, residential facilities offer programs designed to serve adolescents with serious behavioral or emotional disorders. Residential centers assess an adolescent's...
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the proper treatment of adolescent substance abuse disorders significantly reduces substance use and criminal activity. The proper treatment of adolescents can also reduce...
Drug abuse is a problem that can be seen across the United States, ranging form large metropolitan cities to small rural towns. One troubling area of drug abuse is among adolescents. Although alcohol, marijuana and prescription medications tend to...
Anxiety occurs when someone feels like he's in danger or is being threatened in some way, and it's a basic survival skill that's normal and natural. Teens might feel anxious before giving a presentation in science class or during cheerleading...
The health condition polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, can affect a teen girl's menstrual cycle, fertility, hormones, heart health, weight and appearance, according to the website WomensHealth.gov. If you or your daughter has been diagnosed with...
Panic disorder often develops in adolescence and affects close to 3 million Americans in their lifetime, according to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Panic disorder can cause a teen to become too fearful to attend school,...
Teens can become addicted to any number of substances including alcohol, household chemicals, such as inhalants, or prescription drugs, such as pain killers. Teens with substance use disorders (or "abuse") will have a hard time hiding their...
Teens who have a anxiety disorder might display symptoms of physical pain, nervousness and fatigue, and they might be easily startled, shy and uneasy, notes the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, or AACAP. Having isolating...
Adolescents with dual diagnoses have problems with substance abuse and another psychiatric disorder. Dealing with drug or alcohol problems is tough on its own. Dealing with a mental disorder in addition to substance abuse compounds the difficulty....
There are many mental health issues among adolescents that can be addressed with the help of a guide or workbook. Consult with a physician specializing in mental health before assuming a workbook is the first step in treatment. It may be that your...
Metabolic syndrome--a combination of insulin resistance, elevated blood pressure and elevated cholesterol--is treated with a combination of lifestyle changes, medications and surgery. Adolescents with metabolic syndrome should eat a healthy diet...
If you are a teenager with a drug or alcohol addiction, or if a teenager you love is addicted, prompt admission to an inpatient rehabilitation program can be the difference between life and death. Many insurance plans cover 30 to 90 days of...
The American Psychological Association defines anxiety as "an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes like increased blood pressure." Anxiety in adolescence is a well-covered topic in psychological...
There are a wide variety of treatment approaches for alcohol and drug dependence, each of which can be effective for different people. People looking for a program for substance abuse should find a treatment center that offers an approach best...
Drug rehab centers often provide treatment on a continuing basis, offering varying levels of care to meet the needs of different clients. Options include outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient treatment, and inpatient or residential treatment....
Anxiety produces feelings of fear for no apparent reason in those who suffer. Causes of anxiety may be linked to post traumatic stress, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Occupational hazard, race, sex and age may also...
Therapy with adolescents is much different than therapy with adults. Many times adolescents enter therapy because their parents or school is mandating treatment. It's unusual for teenagers to say they want help from a therapist. The relationship...
Curvature of the human spine is a common occurrence originating from the fetal position maintained within the womb. Muscle and skeletal development after birth alter the original c shape, or kyphotic curve, incorporating a neck and lower back...
While shifting from one mood to another may be common in adolescents, this also may be a sign a child is suffering from bipolar disorder. This condition, also called manic-depressive disorder, can affect you no matter what age you are. It can show...
The New York Presbyterian Hospital website says some teen mental health issues can interfere with their daily activities and development, so parents must be vigilant in finding the cause. According to Science Daily, diagnosing psychiatric problems...
Conduct disorder is a pattern of behavior in which an child or adolescent repeatedly breaks rules, engages in violent, dishonest behavior and violates the rights of others, according to Mental Health America. Experts at the National Institutes of...
Scoliosis refers to an abnormal curvature of the spine. According to the Scoliosis Research Society, scoliosis can occur in four different populations: infants, juveniles, adolescents and adults.The onset of scoliosis in older children is referred...