men·tal/ /dis·or·der/
n.noun
Merriam-Webster defines mental disorders as : a mental or bodily condition marked primarily by sufficient disorganization of personality, mind, and emotions to seriously impair the normal psychological functioning of the individual—called also mental illness.
Troubled teens are a large demographic who suffer from one or more mental disorders. Typical disorders among trouble teens include, autism, anxiety, depression, attention deficit disorder, borderline personality, and other antisocial, debilitating afflictions. Troubled teens are also susceptible to suffering from mental conditions such as eating disorders like, bulimia and anorexia.
When a troubled teen suffers from a mental disorder, they are often misunderstood and feel as though no one understands what they are personally suffer from. After a teen feels as thought no one understands them, it can alienate them from the rest of of the world, which increases the likelihood of them engaging in harmful, self-sabotaging activities. Moreover, it is imperative for parents of troubled teens to be aware of possible mental disorders within their teen, and seek appropriate treatment for their child.
