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Anxiety for Teens
Anxiety is a natural part of life, and most of us experience it from time to time. Find out about normal anxiety and learn when anxiety can develop into a problem for some people.
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Eating Disorders for Teens
Eating disorders are problems that affect a person’s eating behaviors as well as attitudes and feelings about food and their body. This article for teens describes how different eating disorders impact a person's health and emotions.
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Social Anxiety for Teens
When people feel so self-conscious and anxious that it prevents them from speaking up or socializing most of the time, it may be due to a mental health problem known as social anxiety (or social phobia).
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) for Teens
OCD is a mental health condition. It causes thoughts called obsessions, anxiety, and actions called compulsions. People with OCD feel stuck in a stressful cycle of these thoughts and actions.
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Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) for Teens
For some people, worries about appearance become extreme and upsetting, interfering with their lives, a condition called body dysmorphic disorder.
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Going to a Therapist for Teens
Getting help with emotions is the same as getting help with a medical problem like asthma or diabetes. Here's how therapy works and how it helps.
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5 Ways to Cope With Anxiety for Teens
Everyone feels worried or nervous at times. Here are 5 tips for teens to help manage anxiety.
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Binge Eating Disorder for Teens
Binge eating is a type of eating disorder. This article explains what it is, how to recognize it, and how to get help.
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Common Sleep Problems for Teens
Sleep problems can keep some teens awake at night even when they want to sleep. If that sounds like you, find out what you can do.
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Tourette Syndrome for Teens
Tourette syndrome affects the body's brain and nervous system by causing tics - repeated, uncontrollable movements or involuntary vocal sounds.