Teen Angst

 

Helping adolescents deal with anger and other emotions effectively.

by Raychelle Cassada Lohmann , Psychology Today Blogger

 

Uncontrollable Anger

Craig had some major anger issues and they were only getting worse. Just recently he punched a guy square in the mouth at school because he thought he was talking about him. After the fact, he found out that he misinterpreted the whole situation. He felt horrible, but once again it was too late... Read More

 

The Dangers of Teen Sexting

Engaging in sexting is a dangerous activity for teens! It can have adverse side effects and the consequences can be life-long. Research shows that approximately 20-30 percent of teens have sent and/or received a sext. Read More

 

Synthetic Drugs

Before writing this blog, I decided to see just how easy it was to locate synthetic drugs. I took off on what I thought could be an adventure... Little did I know that my "adventure" would end within five minutes of walking into the store. Read More

There are No Winners: Sandusky Found Guilty

Well the verdict is in and Jerry Sandusky has been found guilty of 45 charges and may face up to 422 years in prison. So here are the questions: Where did all of this come from? How did it go undetected, unreported, and under the radar for so long? For those who did report it, why was it swept under the rug? Didn't someone, anyone, see the signs? Read More

 

Bath Salts—the New Designer Drug

A few weeks ago a story hit main stream media about a cannibal attack in Miami. On May 28, police shot a man who was found eating a homeless man alive, consuming approximately 75% of his face. What on earth would drive someone to such gruesome insanity? According to police the culprit could be bath salts. Read More

 

The Places You Will Go

It's that time of year, graduation. Congratulations, all you graduates, job well done. Can you believe it? Where has the time gone? As "Pomp and Circumstance" plays in the background it's time for you to take your well deserved seat. Read More

 

Cyberbullying versus Traditional Bullying

Just how different is traditional bullying from cyberbullying? Studies are beginning to show that the way youth bully online is a lot different from traditional schoolyard bullying. Read More

 

STDs and Young People

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, April is Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Awareness month. In an effort to reach out to young people, this observance is to raise awareness of the impact of STDs and encourage STD testing. Young people between the ages of 15 and 24 account for about half of all STD cases. Read More

 

Social Hosting

Throughout my career I have been asked my thoughts on “social hosting.” Specifically, I’ve been asked, “If my teen has friends over and I collect the keys, isn’t it safer to let them drink in my home than to risk being out there on the road?” You know teens are going to drink anyway, “So why not teach them responsibility?” Read More