For some teens, this can be a sign of dissociation, a temporary disconnection from thoughts, feelings, body or surroundings.

The term “dissociation” has received a lot of public and professional attention in recent years. This is likely due to the increased interest in psychological trauma, and, unfortunately, movies like ...

Leigh was 4 years old the first time she came to therapy. Her father and stepmother thought she should see a therapist because Leigh had recently begun complaining about nightmares and ear pain (with ...

Demi Lovato dives into the mental health challenges that come with fame at a young age in a new documentary − and in it she reveals something experts say is key to understanding trauma. In "Child Star ...

The unique symptoms of PTSD in youth, and treatments specific to children after trauma. Exploring how PTSD looks different in children than in adults, what factors contribute to trauma’s long-term ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . At 9 weeks, 36% of patients met the criteria for PTSD, complex PTSD, depression or anxiety. A youth’s ...

You call your teen’s name, but they don’t respond. They’re staring past you. You call again, louder this time. Nothing – how rude. But what if they’re zoning out? For some teens, this can be a sign of ...

Demi Lovato is opening up about her directorial debut, "Child Star," a documentary exploring the highs and lows of growing up in the spotlight in the entertainment industry. Speaking to "Good Morning ...