Recognizing Teenage Gambling Addiction Although gambling addiction might seem like only an adult’s problem, this assertion couldn’t be further from the truth. Teenagers can fall victim to compulsive gambling with less restriction than ever before, thanks to microtransactions in video games. It’s common for parents to think of gaming-related addictions as unimportant, minor, or lesser…

All teens are moody. They are constantly going through shifting hormonal changes as they gradually transform from adolescents to young adults, so it’s normal for them to experience fluctuating emotions. However, it’s important to know the difference between simple mood swings and mood disorders in your teen. Although everyone is prone to normal bouts of…

Technology has brought convenience, strong computing power, and handy applications to society at large. Even underdeveloped, third-world countries have access, though in limited amounts, to mobile phones, computers, and other technological devices. Video games, available on desktops, laptops, tablets, mobile phones, and specialized gaming consoles – pretty much every technological device – offer people a…

It’s not uncommon for teenagers to go through a phase where they exhibit aggressive tendencies. Teen aggression can occur even if it was not a part of their personality in previous times. Luckily, teenage aggression is often outgrown. However, it’s essential for parents to take steps to ensure that teenagers effectively get past this stage…

Adolescent depression is a serious mental health issue that can strike any child, at any time, without regard to race, gender, or socioeconomics. It’s important to swiftly identify and treat depression appropriately because the risky behaviors associated with it can result in disarray and even irreversible damage to both the child and family. Treatment can…

Your children’s social skills development is crucial for him and for his general well-being. Without their proper development during childhood, he could very well end up with problems affecting his mental health. If that’s the case, he’ll most likely begin showing signs of it, once he enters his teenage years. These conditions start young and…

The learning disabilities often seen in children can present numerous difficulties for the affected individuals and their families. These conditions can be hard to diagnose, may be potentially overlooked and could have devastating short and long-term consequences on the personal, social and professional lives of stricken young persons. The good news is that many learning…

For teens, using alcohol typically starts through social pressure. They want to fit in with and be accepted by their peer group, so they start drinking. However, drinking alcohol on a regular basis can have dramatic effects on teens. It can affect their health and overall sense of well-being, lead to behavioral problems, and cause…

We all know that drug abuse is bad for the body and the mind, but most people don’t realize just what prolonged exposure to recreational drugs can do to the brain. It’s safe to assume teens aren’t aware of these hidden dangers, but, as parents, it may be helpful to learn why it’s important to…

Centuries of social evolution and scientific breakthrough have crafted a wealth of medical resources that extend and nourish human life from infancy into adulthood. While our success with physical injury and disease continues to improve, our understanding and treatment of mental health hasn’t progressed quite as swiftly. Anxiety is one of the most commonly diagnosed…