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Dec 2, 14 •
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Suicide •
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By Christi van Eyken Teenagers who experience a lack of acceptance or feelings of invalidation from their family and their peers are at a greater risk for...
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Nov 14, 14 •
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Suicide •
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Comments Off on Suicide Attempts Higher Among Adolescent Ecstasy Users
By Christi van Eyken Suicide is the third-leading cause of death in the United Sates among people between the ages of 10 and 24. Data from the 2000 National Household Survey on Drug Abuse (NSHDA) suggests that adolescents between the ages of...
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Sep 16, 14 •
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Suicide •
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Comments Off on Using Twitter To Prevent Suicide
The way teens communicate has changed dramatically in recent years. Instead of exchanging information in dribs and drabs by congregating in groups after school or spending hours on the phone, teens are now able to blast everyone...
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Sep 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on What’s The Connection Between Bullying And Suicide?
Constant Internet access can provide social support and promote friendship. But it can also mean a never-ending nightmare of bullying. The psychological distress that comes with being a...
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Mar 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on Is Psychosis A Predictor For Teen Suicide?
Psychosis is the collective term for a group of symptoms that alter normal human consciousness and seriously weaken the ability to tell fantasy from reality. Many of the people affected by these symptoms have schizophrenia or some other form of mental...
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Mar 4, 14 •
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Comments Off on How Is Family-Focused Treatment Beneficial For Preventing Teen Suicide?
Family-focused treatment, also sometimes called family-focused therapy, is a form of psychotherapy that uses the participation of an individual’s family members as a core component of the treatment process. Mental health professionals frequently use this...
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Dec 26, 13 •
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Comments Off on Why Are Gay And Lesbian Teens At Higher Risk For Suicide?
Suicide is a serious mental health issue for teens; but among gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) adolescents it occurs more often than among their heterosexual peers. If you’re the parent of a gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender teen, you...
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Dec 18, 13 •
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If friends and family look carefully, they may be able to spot warning signs of suicide before their loved one attempts it. Oftentimes, a suicidal person will give some behavioral or verbal warning signs to those around them. Researchers believe that noticing...
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Nov 21, 13 •
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Comments Off on How To Recognize The Risk For Suicide Among Teens
When someone is suffering from depression to the point that they feel worthless and want to die, friends and family may feel helpless as to how they can help. But friends and family may be able to help by identifying some of the risk factors and warning signs...
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Nov 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on Why 1 in 25 Youths Attempts Suicide
Adolescence is a time of significant changes at many levels, from social circles and influences to physical changes. It is also a time, in which mental health symptoms can surface, including eating disorders, depression and anxiety. A recent study evaluated...
