The tumultuous group of adolescents consists of twenty percent of the population. These adolescents come from family backgrounds that are not stable. There is often a history of mental illness in the family; the parents have marital conflicts; and the families have more economic difficulties. The moods of these adolescents are not stable and they [...] Read more »
Teen with Emotional Problems
A high percentage of teens — nearly one-half — had experienced some traumatic event in their adolescent years. Nearly one-fifth of the nation’s teens are suffering from emotional disorders. Some have faced violence and abuse in their lives and have enormous difficulty dealing with it. The result: clinical depression, even posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). For [...] Read more »
Helping Your Teenager Deal With Acne
As a common skin condition, acne has the power to dramatically impact a teenager’s life. It is estimated that 85% of adolescents have acne. Although we as adults know acne will pass, this is small consolation to the teenager who suffers from embarrassment, worry, waning confidence or even depression as a result. We as parents [...] Read more »
Effect of Divorce on Teens Life
It is a fact that parents are the important resources for children. They provide emotional support to them and give advice to them in problems. Parents are the role models for their children. The children are shocked when they hear the news of divorce of their parents. Each child will react differently when they hear [...] Read more »
Teen Eating Disorders
Teenage is probably the most exciting part of one’s life as it brings new changes and even a new outlook towards life. However, for some teenagers it could turn out to be the most stressful stage of their lives as it brings physical and emotional changes too. The teenage years are likewise the stage which [...] Read more »