Added By BeyondHealthcare BeyondHealthcare Meet The Editorial Team Published: August 10, 2022 Updated: July 26, 2022 It is well known and accepted that teenagers are moody and hard to read. Recognizing the difference between typical teen angst and a mental health disorder like clinical depression can be challenging. The adolescent brain is still developing, and…
Added By BeyondHealthcare BeyondHealthcare Meet The Editorial Team Published: July 5, 2022 Updated: July 21, 2022 Like adults, most adolescents will experience feelings of sadness, loneliness, or irritability from time to time. However, if your adolescent seems persistently sad, hopeless, or isolated, and it is impacting their relationships and daily functioning, they may be experiencing…
Added By BeyondHealthcare BeyondHealthcare Meet The Editorial Team Published: June 6, 2022 Updated: May 25, 2022 Teenagers have a lot to manage daily, and sometimes life can begin to feel overwhelming for them. As a parent or caregiver, it is essential to check in with your teen regularly to get a sense of how they…
Added By BeyondHealthcare BeyondHealthcare Meet The Editorial Team Published: December 20, 2021 Updated: July 20, 2022 The holidays are usually a joyful time to celebrate with family and friends. However, the holiday season can also cause stress and sadness for many people. Having unrealistic expectations, financial stress, family conflict, anxiety about traveling, and disruptions to…
Added By BeyondHealthcare BeyondHealthcare Meet The Editorial Team Published: November 30, 2021 Updated: July 20, 2022 The behavior of adolescents and teens can be influenced by biological, emotional, and environmental factors. What is defined as normal behavior depends upon their age and development and is also impacted by personality characteristics. Every adolescent will display the…
Added By BeyondHealthcare BeyondHealthcare Meet The Editorial Team Published: August 17, 2021 Updated: July 21, 2022 Adolescents’ emotional wellbeing depends so much on interaction. Humans are social animals, and we languish without genuine connections with peers and family. This can be especially true for adolescents with mental health issues, who will need support even in…
Added By BeyondHealthcare BeyondHealthcare Meet The Editorial Team Published: July 21, 2021 Updated: August 26, 2022 After over a year of isolation and restrictions, schools in the United States are preparing to bring students back into the classroom. This is definitely something to celebrate. But we also need to be mindful of what this will…
Added By BeyondHealthcare BeyondHealthcare Meet The Editorial Team Published: June 15, 2021 Updated: August 26, 2022 While everyone loses their temper sometimes, frequent temper tantrums in school-aged adolescents indicate that they are experiencing difficulty managing their emotions. If your adolescent is throwing temper tantrums, you may feel embarrassed or guilty; however, these feelings often allow…
Added By BeyondHealthcare BeyondHealthcare Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 30, 2021 Updated: August 26, 2022 The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted many people in various ways. It’s limited overall health and well-being, created isolation, and led to intense mental health complications. Teen anxiety during COVID-19 has created obstacles for many people, but that doesn’t mean…
Added By BeyondHealthcare BeyondHealthcare Meet The Editorial Team Published: March 11, 2021 Updated: July 20, 2022 Every teen experiences fluctuating periods of sadness, moodiness, and joy. A mood disorder is more than typical mood fluctuations. People with this type of psychological condition deal with severe mood shifts that cause significant distress in their lives. They…