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Monday, January 08, 2007

The Role Hormones Play in Your Teen's Moods

Though it isn't the only contributing factor, a teen's hormones have a significant affect on their moods. We expect that of girls during PMS, but in reality, hormones affect mood and judgment every day of the month. And not just for girls.

"The study of hormones and their influence on our moods and development, while not the only factor, is an increasing area of interest for the medical community."

While girls typically have a 28 day hormonal cycle, boys typically have a 24 hour cycle - during which testosterone levels peak and then steadily decline, affecting mood, and aggressiveness. Read more at SantaCruzSentinel.com.

If you're afraid your troubled teen's behavior is more than just typical teen angst, learn about Oppositional Defiance Disorder. Also called Oppositional Defiant Disorder, teens with ODD display high levels of hostility, defiance, aggression, and resentment. Learn more about ODD at www.4troubledteens.com.

posted by ByParents-forParents at 11:30 AM

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