There are many myths and misconceptions surrounding mental illness. This is particularly true when the mental health conditions affect children and teenagers. Take a look through this list of nine common misconceptions about adolescent mental illness and see if you believed any of the fallacies. Even better, make it a point to point others in the right…
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The holiday season can be stressful and chaotic, and it can seem even more so when you are struggling with a mental illness. If you are dealing with depression, anxiety, an addiction, or some other mental health condition, the holidays might come close to putting you over the edge and worsening your condition. Check out…
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There are some circumstances in life that can quickly make us tongue tied, such as what to say to someone when a loved one has passed away. Along with death and dying, mental illness is another topic that most people have a hard time talking about. If you have a friend who is struggling with…
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When a person is incarcerated and removed from society, their mental illness follows them. The Bureau of Justice Statistics reports that over half of all inmates experience mental health episodes while in jail. The statistics are similar for both State and Federal prison systems. This shouldn’t be too surprising, right? A person’s mental illness…
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You probably know that going outside with wet hair will not give you pneumonia, and that if you swallow gum, it will not actually remain in your stomach for seven years. Although these old wives’ tales are prevalent and were once believed, most people now know that they’re not true. When it comes to mental…
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Mental illness is one of those subjects that many families don’t talk about. It’s a type of problem that members of other families get. It’s the type of illness that other people around the world experience. However, it’s likely that mental illness can touch your family because one in four individuals will experience some sort…
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Bipolar disorder (bi meaning two) is characterized by the swing of moods between mania and depression. In fact, a teen’s levels of dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephine are often so chaotic, it is difficult for them to remain emotionally stable throughout the day. For instance, an adolescent might wake up in the morning with such a…
Read MoreIn his new memoir, Born To Run, Bruce Springsteen talks about his ongoing battle with depression. Springsteen also confesses to how his own father fought with depression his whole life and how that impacted him growing up. Springsteen has been taking medication for his illness as well as seeking therapy…
Read MorePerfectionism is a common pattern among teens. Perfectionism is a person’s striving for flawlessness and setting excessively high performance standards. Perfectionists tend to compulsively reach for their goals and measure their self-worth by productivity, accomplishment, and the quality of their work. It is often born out of feelings of shame and a need to…
Read MoreYou probably haven’t heard of reflective parenting because it’s different than most traditional parenting philosophies and techniques. However, parents who have begun to utilize a reflective parenting style have found that their relationship with their teen has grown stronger. Reflective parenting aims to keep the relationship at the center of parent-teen interactions. The…
Read MoreDuring adolescence, teens are going to develop close relationships with their friends, and at the same time, they are going to start pulling away from their parents and family. Teens might become less talkative, share less about their lives, and spend time alone in their rooms. Because teens are learning to find…
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