Diagnosing and Treating Phobias in Teens Phobias are a common type of mental health problem suffered by children, teens, and adults. A teen phobia involves an extreme and irrational fear of a specific object or situation. Teenagers are just as prone to phobias as adults, and many people develop lifelong phobias while growing up. [...]
As understanding of mental illness such as depression increases so does the imposing of social media into our lives. It's so commonplace that learning someone doesn't have Facebook or Instagram can raise eyebrows. However, there's reason to believe social media has negative effects on our minds, particularly those that are developing. For children and [...]
Introduction At times, anxiety is not a bad thing as it can motivate someone to maintain focus amid the pressure. On the other hand, anxiety can lead to worries, panic attacks and fears which can interfere with someone’s way of life. When this happens, the person is said to be suffering from an anxiety [...]
The teenage years are already difficult because of the hormonal changes that children have to go through. But on top of this, there are a lot of societal pressures that they have to deal with too. And if they don't know how to handle the stress of it all in a healthy way, they [...]
It's normal for teenagers to be slightly nervous or anxious about social situations, but some teens become so anxious that it starts to negatively affect their lives. These teenagers may suffer from a condition known as social anxiety disorder. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders by the American Psychiatric Association, [...]
Dr. Catherine Polino If you have exams coming up for an important test it could be possible that your mental state and anxiety can get the best of you. Rather than potentially failing a test or putting your grades in danger as a result of your anxiety there are some ways that you can control [...]
By Michelle Robinson, LCSW Teenagers witness a series of emotions and challenges after attaining adolescence. Right from handling the changes that one experiences during the puberty phase to finding answers to questions like what they aspire to become in future to peer pressure, teens are expected to tackle each and every aspect of their lives [...]
By Dr. David Feldman This is the age of tremendous competition. As a teenager in school, there is competition to excel in studies. Parental pressure accompanied by peer pressure can cause even the perfectly healthy teenager to break down completely. This pressure can create a feeling of anxiety in a teenager. In the normal course [...]
