by Dan DeMarle | Jul 1, 2024 | Adolescent/Teen, Woman/Women
Rising teen anxiety is a national crisis. “American teenagers—especially girls and kids who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or questioning—are “engulfed” in historic rates of anxiety and sadness. And everybody seems to think they know why.”...
by Dan DeMarle | Jul 21, 2023 | Adolescent/Teen, Parents/Guardians, Uncategorized, Woman/Women
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An award-winning guide to the sometimes erratic and confusing behavior of teenage girls that explains what’s going on, prepares parents for what’s to come, and lets them know when it’s time to worry. Look for Under Pressure, the companion...
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 14, 2023 | Adolescent/Teen, Child sexual abuse/exploitation/sex trafficking, Depression, Emotional Disturbance, School Districts, Sex/Sexuality, Sexuality, Woman/Women
If you or someone you know needs mental health support, contact the national Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988. Almost 15 percent of teen girls said they were forced to have sex, a 27 percent increase over two years. Thirteen percent attempted suicide,...
by Dan DeMarle | Jan 10, 2023 | ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Emotional Disturbance, Other Health Impairment, Woman/Women
The mental health crisis is particularly acute for adolescent females with ADHD, who report abnormally high levels of anxiety (72%) and depression (44%). Generation AnXiety: Findings on ADHD & the Mental Health...
by Dan DeMarle | Dec 19, 2022 | ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Gender, Other Health Impairment, Woman/Women
ADHD often looks different in girls. It is sometimes easy to mistake for hormones, anxiety, or a learning disability. And for this reason, too many girls grow up feeling misunderstood. This ADD self-test was designed for girls or teens themselves to take and may help...
by Dan DeMarle | Nov 2, 2022 | ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Gender, Other Health Impairment, Woman/Women
Women are diagnosing themselves with neurodivergent conditions such as ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) after watching trending TikTok videos. Doctors explained to Women’s Health that women are statistically more likely to have symptoms overlooked and...
