GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- Parents often wonder how to tell the difference between typical teenage behaviors and warning signs of serious problems. It’s wise to be alert. Three-quarters of mental ...

Thirteen year-old Alita told me she knew there was something wrong with her—something that made her “less than.” She felt that, somehow, she was “marked” and deeply unacceptable—even ugly—inside. She ...

In an age when social media heavily influences youth, many teens are quick to label themselves with mental health conditions they see trending online. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, highlights the ...

When it comes to self-control, adolescents tend to follow the patterns their parents establish, according to West Virginia University psychology research. Professor Amy Gentzler of the WVU Eberly ...

For many parents, discovering self-harm feels like the ground suddenly shifting beneath their feet. On Reddit parenting threads, moms have shared feeling “rather helpless,” “worried that if I take her ...

“My 12-year-old daughter used to be so sweet and responsive when I showed interest in her day-to-day. Now I feel like she snaps at me almost before I open my mouth.” “My son who is 15 started high ...

Teen resistance to authority is very common during the teenage years, especially as children start moving from depending on their parents to becoming more independent. From a psychological point of ...

ADHD paralysis is a frustrating and often misunderstood challenge that affects many teens with ADHD. It's more than just procrastination or a lack of motivation—it's a neurological issue that prevents ...

Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. Sign up A recent trip to Chicago with four teenage girls reminded me once ...