The teenage years are an exciting and challenging time of change which can produce a lot of stress and uncertainty. In fact, girls are twice as likely as boys to develop mood disorders that can present as anxiety and depression.
The recent release of 13 Reasons Why season 2 is prompting an essential dialogue in our communities. Learn how parents can use the show to open lines of honest communication with their teens.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation may be effective where traditional treatment routes have failed to offer relief from depression. Learn more about how it works, how one qualifies for treatment, and what the future of TMS looks like.
When a causal relationship with alcohol collided with the complications of postpartum depression, Kate fell into a downward spiral. Hear how the right mix of family, hope—and treatment—brought her back.
Depression can cause us to isolate and avoid activities that were once enjoyable. Behavioral activation helps people engage in life and undo the damage that depression causes.
Sticking to healthy limits and changing the approach to accommodation can be critical when it comes to raising a resilient child.
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for adolescents ages 10 to 19, but open discussion and increased awareness of prevention options can help bring these rates down.
Suicide rates in the U.S. are on the rise, especially for adults ages 45 to 64, but expanding awareness and effective care can help to identify potential risk factors or warning signs.
Imagine a 16-year-old girl sitting in her room, overwhelmed by her own emotions. She was once outgoing and involved in high school sports and clubs, but now she finds herself wanting to just be alone. She carries around thoughts in her head that confuse and exhaust her, feeling like she can’t connect with her family or friends.
One of the primary changes in DSM-5 is that it now recognizes age-related aspects in each disorder and chronologically lists diagnoses that are most applicable to infancy and childhood first, followed by diagnoses that are more common to adolescence and early adulthood, and ending with those that are often diagnosed later in life. Within each disorder category, there are also modifications intended to help clinicians provide more accurate diagnoses that will lead to better treatment.
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