Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Getting Closer to Personalized Treatment for Teens with Treatment-Resistant Depression

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National Institute of Mental Health ~  Some teens with treatment-resistant depression are more likely than others to get well during a sec...

About the First Episodes of Psychosis

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National Alliance on Mental Illness  ~  Early identification and evaluation of the onset of psychosis is an important health concern. Early ...

After six Woodson High suicides, a search for solace and answers

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By  Justin Jouvenal  &  T. Rees Shapiro A memorial wreath and flowers are seen where Jack Chen ended his life.  (Linda Davidson/The...

Teen Moodiness, or Borderline Personality Disorder?

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Consults New York Times Blog   ~ When The Times’s Personal Health columnist Jane Brody wrote about borderline personality disorder in “An ...

Video Games Can Be as Addictive as Illicit Drugs

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Addiction Treatment Magazine ~  Getting between someone who is addicted and their drug of choice can prove to be a precarious move. Those st...
Friday, April 11, 2014

What is Paranoid Personality Disorder?

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Paranoid personality disorder, or PPD, is a psychiatric condition in which a person is very suspicious and distrustful of others.  See ...

What's a delusional disorder?

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Psychology Today ~  Delusional disorder refers to a condition associated with one or more nonbizarre delusions of thinking—such as exp...

I Believe I Have DPD (Dependent Personality Disorder)

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By zoef1976 Experience Project ~  I have lost so many friends through being clingy, dependent, avoiding arguments for fear of losing...

School Pressure: Rx to Self-Medicate?

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By Todd Kestin Huffington Post ~ Too much academic pressure can sometimes lead to drug and alcohol abuse. Many argue with me that it...

Multiple Personality Disorder

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image from smashinglists.com Smashing Lists ~ Before the 19th century, people exhibiting symptoms of the disorder were believed to be p...

Many teens tell survey they’re addicted to social media, texting

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By Cecilia Kang image from mashable.com Washington Post ~ Nine out of 10 teens text and use social media sites — a good chunk of ...
Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Living with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): One Person's Story

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By Karyn Thompson Yahoo Voices ~  Has a friend or a loved one ever called you a "worry wart?" Do you find that, once you start...
Monday, April 7, 2014

Teens Sleeping with Cell Phones: A Clear and Present

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By Suzanne Phillips, PsyD image via VATOR.TV PBS This Emotional Life Blog ~ You may already know that many teens sleep with their cel...

Teen Use of Salvia Divinorum Raises Alarms

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By Patrik Jonsson Abilene Report News~ A TLANTA -- Concern about salvia divinorum, a shamanistic herb from Mexico that some U.S. teenage...

Ex teen addict talks about huffing air freshener

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Learn more about one ex addict's story about huffing air freshener Learn more about teen huffing/inhalant abuse treatment Lea...

Vancouver police issue warning after dance party revellers treated for GHB overdoses

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By    KIM BOLAN Image from Addiction Search Vancouver Sun ~  Vancouver police are warning recreational users of GHB — the so-call...

Teen Athletes at Risk for Opioid Abuse

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By Flor Cianchetti Yahoo Health~ Sports are a great way for teens to maintain physical and mental health. But teen athletes can get in...

Climbing Up From Rock Bottom: I Have Schizoaffective Disorder

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by ClosertoFine Experience Project ~ I began having mental health issues (mainly depression and an eating disorder) when I was fourteen b...

Heavy Marijuana Use Alters Teenage Brain Structure

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By Christopher Bergland Photo Credit: Shutterstock/ The Nest Psychology Today ~ It’s common sense that being a heavy  cannabis  user m...