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What is an Eating Disorder? Eating disorders are characterized by a persistent hyperfocus on food, body weight, and exercise that causes a person to go to extremes. This complex group of mental illnesses facilitates dangerous eating behaviors in the person dealing with it and negatively impacts their health, emotions, and ability to function. Eating disorders have serious physical consequences, having the highest mortality rate of all psychiatric disorders. The conditions commonly result

Today, most young teens have a Playstation or an Xbox in their room. Many will play video games for hours, sometimes until the next morning. Many parents have a question on their minds about when a video game starts affecting their child’s mental health. When does playing video games develop into teenage video game addiction? The Effects of Playing Video Games As a popular pastime for young adults, getting lost in a

Depression can affect anyone, but there is growing evidence that teenagers are suffering from the condition in greater numbers. Programs offered by Clearfork can help manage a teen’s depression, but what are some of the factors that could be contributing, and how else can you help? What Is Depression? Depression is a condition often characterized by a low mood and poor self-esteem. There are in fact several psychiatric disorders associated with depression,

Having a teen that struggles with their sense of self or worth to the world around them is overwhelming. Oftentimes, suicidal ideation and self-harm can be an unconscious cry for help. Although you may feel helpless as you try and show your teen how worthy they are of this life, there are many steps you can take as a parent to help your teen work through these distressing emotions. Understanding Self-Destructive Behavior

It can be challenging to get your teen to engage in healthy activities while recovering from substance use disorder (SUD). This is especially true if they have been using drugs or alcohol for a long time. The good news is that there are many things you can do to help encourage them to participate in healthy activities. Develop a Support System Teens in recovery should surround themselves with positive influences and avoid