Teen Mental Health

Simple relaxation exercises may be the cure for a student who suffers from test-taking jitters.

The move to middle school can be tough, even for the best of students.

Being bright and having loving parents and a beautiful home won't necessarily immunize teenagers from low self-esteem and depression.

If a friend reveals suicide plans in confidence, what should you do?

When your teen is in a downward spiral, it's time to take action.

A mother seeks advice on how to help her daughter manage her depression.

There are always going to be some classes that are boring. The challenge is to figure out how to make it through them with a minimum of effort.

Kids with ADHD need a lot of attention, and it's important to find acceptable and positive ways for them to get it.

Our expert advises a teenager who has been experiencing periods of sadness.

When parents behave like this, it can make a kid feel that the only time she is appreciated by her parents is when she gets high grades.

Is there any help for a high-school grad who had an IEP for SLD in reading, writing, and study skills?

A child who is thinking about suicide may send subtle warning signs. Here's a list of what to look for.

An obsessive interest in gore, serial killers, rapists, suicide, and depression is definitely a cause for concern.

Our expert surmises that a teen's depression is due to more than just problems with switching to a new school.

Our expert advises a child that her suicidal friend must get adult help as soon as possible.

Children normally grow out of the extreme reactions they exhibit when in a medical setting, but will do so on their own timetable.

A mother asks how to go about finding a good therapist for her reluctant daughter.

A mother asks how she can offset the beating her son takes from relatives, who believe that one "B" on a report card is the same as "failing."