Bend Counseling & Biofeedback is a compassionate and innovative therapeutic practice in Bend, Oregon, specializing in providing mental health treatments to young adolescent girls. With a team of experienced and caring clinical professionals, we offer personalized treatment to meet the individual needs of every youth we serve.
Bend Counseling & Biofeedback provides strength-based treatment approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). All these services are provided by highly trained clinicians who use evidence-based practices to help young women achieve their goals and work towards healthier futures. By focusing on each client's strengths, Bend Counseling & Biofeedback Therapy helps adolescents develop practical coping skills for dealing with stressors in their everyday lives.
What Are the 13 Most Common Mental Health Issues in Teenage Girls?
1. Anxiety:
Anxiety is a common mental health issue experienced by teenage girls, characterized by excessive worries and fear that can interfere with daily life. It can cause physical symptoms such as heart palpitations, sweating, trembling, and shortness of breath. Teenage girls may experience feelings of dread or worry about school, relationships, or the future.
2. Depression:
Depression is another mental health issue suffered by many teen girls. Symptoms of depression include persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest in activities previously enjoyed. Other signs of depression include:
problems sleeping or sleeping too muchchanges in appetite or weightlow energy levelsfeelings of worthlessness or guilt
3. Social Phobia:
Social phobia is an intense fear of being judged or embarrassed in social situations. It can lead to avoidance behaviors such as not making eye contact with others or avoiding speaking up in class. Teenage girls are particularly vulnerable to social anxiety due to peer pressure from friends and family members regarding appearance and behavior expectations.
4. Panic Disorder:
Panic disorder causes recurrent panic attacks in which sufferers experience sudden intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms such as chest pain, rapid heartbeat, sweating, and nausea. A frightening event, such as a school presentation or negative thoughts about oneself, may trigger a panic attack. Teen girls can also be at risk for agoraphobia, an intense fear of leaving home that prevents them from engaging in activities outside the house due to fear of having a panic attack in public places.
5. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD):
OCD is a mental health disorder characterized by obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors that interfere with everyday activities. Symptoms of OCD include recurrent, intrusive thoughts and ritualized behaviors such as counting or cleaning. Teen girls tend to experience symptoms of OCD at a higher rate than boys, with around 15-20% of female adolescents diagnosed with the disorder.