Teens and Mental Health

Teenage years can be stressful and challenging. Yet, you may wonder whether a teen is experiencing just the typical “growing pains” or a real mental health problem. While adolescence is a difficult time for many teens, there is a difference between “typical” and “troubled.” What you know and taking action will make a real difference in a teen's life.

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Panic disorder

Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder and is characterized by unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms. A panic attack is not the same as normal fear and anxiety reactions and the fear response is out of proportion for the situation. Learn more.

Resources for Veterans

The VA’s Make the Connection campaign seeks to help veterans and family members connect with information, resources, and support.

Healthy Minds Blog

Mindfulness is a nonjudgmental, present-centered awareness in which each thought, feeling, or sensation that arises is acknowledged and accepted. Mindfulness based stress reduction means focusing your attention on "now." Healthy Minds blogger Dr. Brandon Cornejo talks about mindfulness and keeping New Year’s resolutions on the Healthy Minds blog.

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