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Cannabis addiction – when "recreational smoking" starts wrecking the brain and motivation
Cannabis addiction – symptoms, effects of daily smoking, link with depression and anxiety, and first steps to stop smoking. Informational text, without promises of a "miraculous cure".
Schizophrenia — early signs in a young adult whom the family "suddenly doesn't recognize"
Schizophrenia in young adults aged 17–25 — first signs, behavioral change, isolation, unusual beliefs. How to distinguish a crisis from an illness and when to consider a psychiatric consultation?
Peer violence offline and online — how it affects a teenager's mental health
Peer violence at school and online increases the risk of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts in adolescents. How to recognize it, what happens inside a young person’s mind and when to seek support?
Phone addiction in teenagers — when it's already a problem, not just 'typical youth'?
Phone addiction in teenagers is often mistaken for "typical youth". Check the symptoms, how much screen time is acceptable and how to wisely limit your child's phone — without war at home.
How to talk to a young person about suspected drug use so they don't withdraw further
Do you suspect your child is using drugs and worry that talking will only make things worse? See how to talk to a teenager about drugs in a way that won't make them shut down more and at the same time will protect their safety.…
Legal highs in teenagers – signs that it's not "just an experiment"
Legal highs in teenagers are rarely an "innocent experiment". See which signs of using legal highs should alarm you, what the potential consequences are, and how to realistically help as a parent. Informational content, does not replace…
Anxiety in students and young adults – when "exam stress" turns into an anxiety disorder
Anxiety in students and young adults is not just "exam stress". See when symptoms exceed the norm and it may be worth considering a psychiatric consultation instead of another "just pull yourself together". Informational content, does not…
Social anxiety in adolescents – when school becomes a minefield
Is your child “sick of school”? Are you afraid it’s not just shyness but social anxiety? I explain how social anxiety presents in teenagers and when to seek help — without shaming or scaring.
Pressure of final exams — when a psychiatric consultation is needed, not just tutoring
Pressure from final exams in adolescents is often treated as “normal school stress.” See when anxiety symptoms exceed developmental norms and a psychiatric consultation should be considered — instead of adding more tutoring. Informational…
Autism and ADHD in teenagers – how to distinguish developmental difficulties from “laziness”
Autism and ADHD in teenagers – how to distinguish developmental difficulties from “laziness" Meta description: Autism and ADHD in teenagers are not “laziness” or “lack of upbringing”, but neurodevelopmental differences in how the brain…
Self‑harm in teenagers — why it's not "emotional blackmail" but a cry for help
Self‑harm in teenagers — how to recognize that cutting is not "emotional blackmail" but a cry for help? See what parents can do when a child is cutting and when to consider consulting a specialist. Informational content; does not replace…
Eating disorders in teenagers — early signs parents notice
How to recognize early signs of eating disorders in teenagers? Check which changes in eating, body, and behavior should alert a parent and when to consider consulting a specialist. Informational content; does not replace medical advice.
Anxiety in adolescents — when "school stress" becomes an anxiety disorder
How to distinguish "normal school stress" from an anxiety disorder in a teenager? See which symptoms guidelines and review articles describe and when to consider consulting a child and adolescent psychiatrist. Informational content; does…
Phone and social media addiction — how to recognize that a young person is really hooked
How to recognize phone and social media addiction in young people? Check the signs of phone addiction and being "hooked" on social media that go beyond ordinary phone use. Informational content; does not replace medical consultation.
Depression in teenagers – symptoms easily mistaken for “rebellion”
How to recognize depression in teenagers when symptoms look like “typical rebellion”? See which signals distinguish teenage rebellion from depression and when to consider consulting a child and adolescent psychiatrist. Informational…