Racing thoughts aren’t always a symptom of anxiety. However, many teens who have anxiety disorders experience them often. Racing thoughts can overwhelm a person suddenly when their anxiety is triggered. These thoughts can also sneak up on them when they’re trying to...
Panic attacks can happen to anyone, and when a person has more than one in a short time frame, they may be diagnosed with panic disorder. If a person experiences recurrent, unexpected panic attacks, along with having a fear of future attacks or making efforts to avoid...
At some point, it’s likely that you walked out the door and said to yourself, “Oh, I almost forgot my phone!” or you’ve watched your favorite show and made commentary out loud. Maybe you tend to mumble along your notes as you study. You might not even realize that you...
Even the most confident teen needs to dig deep to find their courage in many life situations. Trying new things, taking on more responsibilities and navigating social situations can all be nerve-wracking in different ways. Anxiety is becoming more and more common...
Emotional abuse of children and teens is an underrecognized issue that can continue to cause pain throughout the life span. There’s some truth to the notion that “children are resilient,” but there’s also a lot happening below the surface that others don’t see....
Bullying takes many forms besides teasing and physical violence, so it’s not always obvious when a teen is being bullied. The teen years are a time when we’re especially aware of our social roles and relationships. This makes it an important time for building coping...
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