Anxiety Disorders

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Generalized Anxiety Disorder is characterized by persistent and excessive worry about various aspects of life, often without a specific cause. Individuals with GAD may experience symptoms such as restlessness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, and sleep disturbances.

Panic Disorder: Panic Disorder involves recurrent and unexpected panic attacks, which are sudden episodes of intense fear or discomfort. Symptoms may include palpitations, sweating, trembling, shortness of breath, chest pain, and a fear of losing control or dying.

Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia): Social Anxiety Disorder causes an intense fear of social situations where embarrassment or scrutiny may occur, leading individuals to avoid such situations. Symptoms include fear of social interactions, avoidance of social events, and physical manifestations like blushing or sweating.

Specific Phobias: Specific Phobias involve an intense, irrational fear of a specific object or situation that provokes immediate fear and avoidance. Common phobias include heights, insects, or flying, and symptoms can range from mild anxiety to severe panic attacks when confronted with the phobia trigger.

Mood Disorders

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Major Depressive Disorder is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness or loss of interest in activities that were once enjoyable. Symptoms include depressed mood, changes in appetite or weight, sleep disturbances, fatigue, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, difficulty concentrating, and thoughts of death or suicide.

Bipolar Disorder: Bipolar Disorder involves alternating periods of depression and mania (or hypomania). During depressive episodes, individuals experience symptoms similar to MDD, while manic episodes are marked by elevated mood, increased energy, decreased need for sleep, racing thoughts, impulsivity, and risky behaviors.

Behavior Disorders

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD): Oppositional Defiant Disorder is characterized by a pattern of hostile and defiant behavior toward authority figures. Symptoms include frequent temper tantrums, arguments with adults, refusal to comply with rules, deliberately annoying others, blaming others for mistakes, and being easily annoyed or angered.

Conduct Disorder: Conduct Disorder involves persistent patterns of behavior that violate the basic rights of others or societal norms. Symptoms may include aggression toward people and animals, destruction of property, deceitfulness or theft, serious violations of rules, and a lack of empathy or remorse.

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is characterized by persistent patterns of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interfere with functioning or development. Symptoms include difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play, easily distracted behavior, difficulty organizing tasks, excessive talking, fidgeting or squirming, and impulsivity such as blurting out answers or interrupting others.

These disorders can vary in severity and may require a combination of therapy, medication, and supportive interventions tailored to each individual’s needs. Early recognition and intervention are crucial for improving outcomes and supporting teen boys in managing these challenges effectively.