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Teen Suicide: Warning Signs and Risk Factors

Teen suicide is a tragic epidemic. According to the American Psychological Association, suicide in teens is the second-leading cause of death among young people (ages 15-24 years old). Kids Health cites that for every 1…

Teen Bullying

Bullying is the act of one teen belittling or intentionally causing harm to another teen. Bullying often occurs multiple times, being repeated over time. However, a single occurrence of hurt or harmful behavior is also…

Sexting, A Dangerous Teen Behavior

Sexting, or ‘sex texting’ is the act of sending or receiving sexually explicit images, videos, or other media via a cellular device or the internet. The term sexting was coined in 2005, but the concept…

Self-Harm: How You Can Help and the Role of Treatment Centers

As a resource for parents and young adults, Shepherd’s Hill Academy values our partnerships in addition to the support that we provide. Preventing teen self-harm begins with talking to your teens and finding solutions to…

Self Harm and Cutting in Teens

Self harm is the intentional act of inflicting physical pain on the body. According to Psych Central, 2 to 3 million Americans engage in some form of self-injury each year. This injury could include anything…

What is Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)?

Reactive attachment disorder (RAD) is a condition that is often found in children. Individuals suffering from RAD have often suffered some sort of trauma or neglect in basic care. This type of neglect occurs when…

What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?

While often associated with adults who have experienced the traumas of war, post-traumatic stress disorder (or PTSD) is also common among children and teens. PTSD is the development of certain symptoms following an event where…

Is it Normal for my Teen to be Anxious?

Anxiety is found throughout everyday life. It is normal for your teen to worry or to be anxious. Teenagers may worry about their grades, friends, dating, sports, family or other situations that can make them…

Low Self-Esteem and Negative Body Image in Teens

Self-esteem directly effects the self-worth of a teen. A teenager’s self-esteem is measured by how the teen feels about themselves and what they are worth. Self-esteem is also perceived, as teens will also determine how…

Asperger’s Syndrome in Teens

Asperger’s syndrome is a form of high functioning autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that can affect children, teens, and adults. Technically speaking, Asperger’s syndrome has not been a standalone diagnosis for several years. In 2013, the…

ADHD Symptoms in Teens: Signs and Treatment

Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, more commonly known as ADHD, is a term casually thrown around at times, but it may not be fully understood. Some people may say a child has ADHD if they…

Identifying and Treating Digital Addiction Among Adolescents

Digital addiction, also known as technology addiction, is the compulsive use of digital devices despite negative consequences that the behavior has on a person’s life. While the percentage of adolescents who are digitally addicted is…