Teen and Pre-Teen Cyberbullying.

Like it or not it’s a brand new age.  Different things that we used to tolerate on the playground have become a national epidemic in the 2nd decade of the 21st century.  Even 10 years ago almost no one was familiar with the term “digital harassment”.  It is described as repeated behavior using today’s technology to bother, scare, or even threaten someone.

Cyberstalking is another term of which you may have heard.  How common is this?  Should we pay closer attention to it, or just brush off bullying like we used to do decades ago?  Believe it or not, nearly HALF of the teens surveyed reported to have been harassed by cyber bullying.  Nearly 3 out of 4 teens have seen it in action.  But, only about 1 in 10 ever bother to even report it!

Cyberbullying and cyberstalking are today’s reality and are very serious.  It has a strong chance of altering your child’s personality.  If your kid has been guilty of these activities or been a victim of them it may be time to take action.  Contact New York City area child psychotherapist Steven Sussman.  Dr. Sussman will assess your situation and make recommendations from one of his NYC area offices.  Call him for an appointment at (908) 217 8106.

Recognizing the Manic Phase of Bipolar.

Your child seems like he or she is on top of the world.  Nothing but happy happy joy joy all the time.  It seems great on the surface.  Then it happens, your youngster suddenly has an extreme bout of rage or depression.  In people with bipolar disorder these types of sudden, dramatic mood swings are all too common and difficult if not impossible for mom and dad to predict.

Typical of these symptoms is hyperactivity.  “Bouncing off the walls” is how some would refer to it.  This may promote risky behavior in your child that could cause harm to them or others.  You probably also will notice uncontrollable and rapid speech patterns.  They jump from topic to topic almost breathlessly becoming increasingly incoherent.

Dealing with the manic phase of bipolar disorder is at best challenging.  Doctor Steven Sussman may have the answers that you seek.  He will assess your children’s specific manic behavior and recommend the proper treatment unique to each individual.  Dr. Sussman maintains offices in Union County, New Jersey and Staten Island, New York.  Make an appointment at one of his offices today by calling (908) 217 8106.