Teen Depression

Beyond the Blues: Teen Depression Depression distinguishes itself from the “blues” because it's longer in duration and more intense in nature. In addition, it's an illness that can lead to some other serious problems (considering suicide, r...

The school counselor and/or nurse should be able to advise the best way to handle this situation. It's important to avoid breaking the girl's trust. ...

If you feel manipulated, you probably are. Your son may be seeking power and finding that this response gets him what he wants. ...

A parent asks how to help her younger son deal with his brother going off to college. ...

Severe depression requires the help of loved ones and professional assistance. ...

Being bright and having loving parents and a beautiful home won't necessarily immunize teenagers from low self-esteem and depression. ...

Teen angst and moodiness is something you expect your child to go through somewhere around middle or high school. Although general sulkiness is par for the course during these hormonal years, sometimes these behaviors can signal a deeper problem....

When it comes to screen time and kids, it isn't all bad news. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers guidelines on how to make screen time healthy and educational.

A daughter's call for help concerns her mother. ...

When your teen is in a downward spiral, it's time to take action. ...

A mother seeks advice on how to help her daughter manage her depression. ...

Recent tragic events in the news have again brought to light how serious and devastating bullying can be. Aside from physical abuse, bullying can also include verbal abuse (taunting, teasing, and name-calling), emotional abuse (making someone the...

If you feel manipulated, you probably are. Your son may be seeking power and finding that this response gets him what he wants. ...

There are always going to be some classes that are boring. The challenge is to figure out how to make it through them with a minimum of effort. ...

Our expert advises a teenager who has been experiencing periods of sadness. ...

A parent asks how to help her younger son deal with his brother going off to college. ...

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Our expert surmises that a teen's depression is due to more than just problems with switching to a new school. ...