How to help your child cope with PTSD after a sibling’s death
Having one of your children pass away can cause an imaginable pain that refuses to fade. While the death of a person is a loss to all of those closest to them, their immediate family feels it the most. And if you’re a parent who lost a child, it’s easy to think of the...
When to take your teen’s suicide threats seriously
Suicide is a serious matter, but we often hear teens make “jokes” like “If I have to look at one more math equation, I’m going to kill myself,” or “I’d rather die than have to wake up early tomorrow.” While their tone may be light, the implication can still be...
How to make friends when you struggle with social anxiety
Making friends as a teenager can be challenging under the best of circumstances, but it can be especially difficult for those living with social anxiety. Social anxiety disorder is a condition characterized by intense fear and self-consciousness in social situations,...
My parents don’t understand my OCD: What should I do?
About 1 in 200 children and adolescents suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms. OCD is a mental health condition that can affect people of all ages, including teens. However, for many adolescents, talking to their parents about their struggles with...
My teen keeps missing school because of depression and anxiety: What can I do?
Depression and anxiety are prevalent mental health issues among teenagers; about 70% of teens say that anxiety and depression are major problems among their peers. Unfortunately, these disorders can cause physical and emotional symptoms that make it difficult for...
Depression or Laziness: Why Doesn’t My Teenager Seem to Care About Life?
Laziness and depression are two distinct, yet often intertwined, mental health issues that can have a significant impact on a person’s daily life. Laziness refers to a lack of motivation to engage in productive activities and can be caused by a variety of factors,...
My teen keeps missing school because of depression and anxiety: What can I do?
Depression and anxiety are prevalent mental health issues among teenagers; about 70% of teens say that anxiety and depression are major problems among their peers. Unfortunately, these disorders can cause physical and emotional symptoms that make it difficult for...
Tough talks: How to tell your parents that you self-harm and want help
Self-harm is a serious issue that affects many teenagers. Over a one-year period, 27% of young adolescents reported thoughts of self-harm and 15% reported at least one act of self-harm. If left untreated, self-harm behaviors can lead to permanent injury. If you are...
How to help a teenager manage OCD symptoms
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is often thought of as an adult mental health condition. However, many adolescents live with OCD symptoms that cause academic, social and relational challenges. In fact, up to 3% of children and adolescents currently live with OCD...