- About Teen Depression
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Depressive disorders, which include major depressive disorder (unipolar depression), dysthymic disorder (chronic, mild depression), and bipolar disorder (manic-depression), can have far reaching effects on the functioning and adjustment of young people.
URL: http://www.about-teen-depression.com/
(Added: 17-Jan-2003 Hits: 32746)
- Aspen Education Group
Aspen offers 18 distinct therapeutic programs for teens and young adults struggling with substance abuse, emotional issues, behavioral problems, learning differences and mental health needs.
URL: http://www.aspeneducation.com/
(Added: 22-Apr-2003 Hits: 3164)
- Depression in Children and Adolescents
In many ways, the symptoms are similar to those of adult depression. In the DSM-IV, the criteria for childhood and adult Major Depression are the same. Children may not have the vocabulary to talk about such feelings and so may express their feelings through behavior. Younger individuals with depression are more likely to show phobias, separation anxiety disorder, somatic complaints and behavior problems.
URL: http://www.baltimorepsych.com/cadepress.htm
(Added: 27-Jun-2003 Hits: 7195)
- Risk and Protective Factors for Youth Violence
Numerous factors can contribute to and influence the range of behaviors that are defined as youth violence. It is important to consider these factors in order to develop a comprehensive understanding of the nature of the problem. It is also necessary to understand those factors that build resiliency and potentially "protect" youth from engaging in violence. Current research indicates that the presence of a single risk factor in an individual does not, by itself, cause antisocial or violent behavior.
URL: http://www.safeyouth.org/scripts/facts/risk.asp
(Added: 23-Jan-2001 Hits: 2976)
- Surviving Adolescence
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The teenage years can be an emotional assault course for all concerned. Parents and their teenage offspring may seem to be at each other's throats. The special name for this stormy time is adolescence. However, recent studies have shown that most teenagers actually like their parents and feel that they get on well with them. So why do so many people find adolescence so difficult? It's a time of rapid physical development and deep emotional changes. These can be exciting, but also confusing and uncomfortable for child and parent alike. In this leaflet you will find information about these changes, the upheavals they can cause, the special problems that arise and ways in which
they can be managed.
URL: http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mentalhealthinformation/childrenandyoungpeople/adolescence.aspx
(Added: 26-Mar-2000 Hits: 13009)
- Teenage Brain: A work in progress
New imaging studies are revealing?for the first time?patterns of brain development that extend into the teenage years. Although scientists don't know yet what accounts for the observed changes, they may parallel a pruning process that occurs early in life that appears to follow the principle of "use-it-or-lose-it:" neural connections, or synapses, that get exercised are retained, while those that don't are lost. At least, this is what studies of animals' developing visual systems suggest.
URL: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/teenage-brain-a-work-in-progress.shtml
(Added: 13-Dec-2003 Hits: 8751)
- The Depression Center
An educational and interactive Web site dedicated to providing information about Major Depressive Disorder for both consumers and health care providers. Features information, The Depression Test, an online screener for depressive disorders, and a moderated support group.
URL: http://www.depressioncenter.net/
(Added: 14-Feb-2003 Hits: 3388)
- Troubled teens help
Dedicated to providing parents with only the best articles and advice on dealing with their teenagers. The site covers a diverse number of relevant subjects on troubled teenage matters, from the latest news on teen help to parenting strategies one may use in dealing with defiant teens.
URL: http://www.troubledteensinfo.com/
(Added: 22-Jan-2006 Hits: 2531)
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