Being a teenager is an emotional experience all on its own. They’re going through puberty and trying to “fit in” at school. They’re also trying to manage stressful schoolwork and figure out who they are as a person. Those challenges can bring on sadness, anger,...
Depersonalization-derealization disorder is a type of mental health condition where you may feel detached from your environment or yourself. It can alter your self-awareness and make you feel disconnected from your body and surroundings. In high-stress circumstances,...
By Rachel Lund, LMHC When I was 19, I went to a residential rehabilitation treatment center in Arizona for 60 days. It was a terrifying, rock-bottom, wild, life-changing and precious experience — one that likely saved my life and certainly set me on a path toward...
Between classes, tests, new friends, figuring out your future and maybe even juggling a part-time job, it’s natural to feel stressed, anxious and frustrated with the challenges college life can bring. Sometimes, that frustration can morph into something more intense,...
Depression in teens has been steadily increasing for at least 10 years. The number of teenagers who recently experienced depression increased by 59% between 2007 and 2017, according to data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. The rate of growth was faster...
Maintaining a consistent home and school environment is important for teens — especially when they’re having trouble with their mental health. Many parents don’t know there are Short-Term Options for both structured outpatient programs and Residential...
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