Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would write a piece on how to succeed in therapy with your teenager. Frankly, as a teenager, I never thought I would succeed at anything. Learn to manage my mood disorder? Not a chance. Develop a loving relationship with my parents? Ha! Please. Step back into my time machine with me for a minute. ‘Teenage me’ was a confused, … [Read more...]
Does Your Teenager Suffer From Mental Illness? Here Is What You Can Do To Help
Sometimes, the problems we see others facing are so huge and complicated that we think there is no way to help. The truth is, there is always some way to help, especially a loved one. When it comes to mental illness, parents are a huge factor of affecting it. You either make it better or you make it worse, there is no in between. The good news is, you can follow the steps in … [Read more...]
How to Overcome Anxiety: Stories of Hope and Help
We all have a story. And yours is a special, important one that matters. Below are the courageous stories from our readers which show, from their experiences, how to overcome anxiety and depression. The submissions are from teens, college students, parents, family members and more. They are completely unedited. To submit your own story, Just Fill It Out Here Right … [Read more...]
Teen Weight & Mental Health: Exclusive AiT Interview with Expert Dr. Sherry Pagoto
Join us for an exclusive AiT interview with psychologist and nutrition expert Dr. Sherry Pagoto and learn about the impact of weight and mental health. Ait: What interested you in the area of weight and the psychological connections that go along with it? SP: In my clinical practice, I have found that about 60% of people coming for weight loss counseling had a … [Read more...]
3 Ways To Go Do Something Fun With Your Teen
The sun is FINALLY coming out, schools starting to wrap up in some areas, but.. your teen STILL has anxiety. Now is a good time to check into activities that can engage your teen in mind, body and spirit, that will help connect him or her with nature and content outside of their own heads. Sometimes helping your teen by distracting them works. Sometimes it doesn't. It NEVER … [Read more...]
Warriors: Parents Helping Children with Anxiety
Daily, I get emails from teens, young adults, and their parents about their journey with mental health. (You can check them out here on our How To Overcome Anxiety stores of hope and help area, and you can share yours here). Here's a post submitted from one of our readers, who shows us the power of true courage of teens dealing with mental health issues and the immense impact … [Read more...]
Does My Teen Have a Mental Health Issue? Unique Signs & Tips
Parents, having teenagers always has its challenges. Parenting a teen means more arguments, mood swings and teens often challenge the rules and limits you put in place. It is challenging and difficult to deal with but what happens when your child’s behavior is more than just the typical teenage behavior? You start feeling overwhelmed by their behavior and you don't know what … [Read more...]
Mention It To Morgs: Helping A Friend With Depression
Hi, everyone! Anxiety in Teens is starting a new section, every Monday, called Mention it to Morgs. Mention it to Morgs will be a question and answer section, where I will post the questions that I receive via email each week and answer them to my best ability! In case you are wondering who you’re writing these questions to, my name is Morgan (but everyone calls me Morgs), and … [Read more...]
Mention It To Morgs: Telling Your Parents
Hi, everyone! Anxiety in Teens is starting a new section, every Monday, called Mention it to Morgs. Mention it to Morgs will be a question and answer section, where I will post the questions that I receive via email each week and answer them to my best ability! In case you are wondering who you’re writing these questions to, my name is Morgan (but everyone calls me Morgs), and … [Read more...]
Surviving SAD in a Frozen Tundra
I always thought I was just depressed, but last summer, my depression went away. I was so thrilled and excited that I had magically gotten better. False alarm, once October hit, I was depressed again. I had no idea what was going on, so I talked to my doctor, and he diagnosed me with Seasonal Affective Disorder. Being in Minnesota, winter goes from end of October to April. It … [Read more...]
Mention It To Morgs: Anxiety Attacks & Self Harm
Hi, everyone! Anxiety in Teens is starting a new section, every Monday, called Mention it to Morgs. Mention it to Morgs will be a question and answer section, where I will post the questions that I receive via email each week and answer them to my best ability! In case you are wondering who you’re writing these questions to, my name is Morgan (but everyone calls me Morgs), and … [Read more...]
Mention It To Morgs: Feeling Powerless & Stuck in Bed
Hi, everyone! Anxiety in Teens is starting a new section, every Monday, called Mention it to Morgs. Mention it to Morgs will be a question and answer section, where I will post the questions that I receive via email each week and answer them to my best ability! In case you are wondering who you’re writing these questions to, my name is Morgan (but everyone calls me Morgs), and … [Read more...]
ADHD Symptoms in Teens – Esta Rapoport Part II : How Can Parents Recognize Social Skills Issues and/or ADHD Symptoms??
ADHD Symptoms in Teens With Social Skills Issues: Dr. Esta Rapaport shares Part II of our interview, what can parents do to recognize ADHD and/or social skills issues with their children. This is Part II of a two-part interview with Dr. Rapaport- Read Part I for info on what teens can do for teen social skills! For parents, how should they recognize when their child is … [Read more...]
What Depression Feels Like
Author and Blogger Allie Brosh of Hyperbole and A Half gives one of the best descriptions of depression through her personal story filled with rough yet ready comics & crude and authentic details packed with insights for onlookers, families, and friends to take note. Here's just a taste, be sure to visit the whole story here: Depression Part Two. I remember being endlessly … [Read more...]
How To Help A Friend You Care About
If you suspect that someone you care about is struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, etc., it can be difficult to know how to help them. You don't want to upset this person by talking about it, but at the same time you want him or her to feel better. If you have a child or friend who you believe needs help, talk with him or her and share your concerns. Instead of … [Read more...]