Life is a long road that’s constantly changing and throwing roadblocks along the way. There are common challenges that can impact your teen. For example, they could lose a close friendship or have to repeat a class. More intense concerns, such as experiencing a...
Depression is a medical condition that can be caused by a combination of environmental, genetic and lifestyle factors. While there isn’t a singular cause that can lead to major depressive disorder, there are some factors that can contribute to the worsening of...
Suicide is never a joke. However, teens may talk like it is. For example, a teen may say, “I’m just going to kill myself” if they do poorly on an exam or don’t make the sports team for their school. However, if you believe that your teen is having suicidal thoughts,...
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...
Symptoms of anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions often start to show up in young adulthood. Oftentimes they are passed down through generations in the same family, but external factors can play a big role, too. Maybe you or your parents dealt with...
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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