Can you grow out of OCD?
As we get older, we change and develop in many ways. Our passions, goals, beliefs and personality are constantly evolving. But our mental health is an essential component of who we are, so it’s important to know about how it can evolve as we grow. Is it possible for a...
Thinking, “Why Do I Hate Myself?”: Learn Why and How You Can Stop
Life has its ups and downs, but our self-esteem and confidence is what allows us to take it all in stride. That’s always easier said than done. Our mental health has a huge impact on our self-image. And many people, especially teenagers, may think, “Why do I hate...
Trauma Dumping: What Teens Should Know and How Therapy Can Help
When we’re going through a hard time in our life, or we’re struggling with our mental health, it can feel great to just let it all out to another person. It can be incredibly cathartic to talk about our feelings with a friend or family member. But when does that...
3 Reasons Teens May Say, “I Hate My Life” (and 8 Ways They Can Address This Thought)
When you’re having a bad day, even the mildest inconvenience could make you say, “I hate my life.” It’s often said as a joke out of normal anxiety or exasperation with everyday issues. But what if your teen is saying it often and with a serious tone? It can be...
7 signs that a depression treatment center may benefit your teen
When your child is struggling with depression, you want to do everything in your power to help and support them. But sometimes, they’ll need more help than you can provide in your own home. While many teenagers with depression have therapy sessions on a weekly basis,...
Social anxiety self-assessment test for teens
It’s normal to feel anxious or nervous in certain social situations, like giving a class presentation or going on a date. You may feel a tightness in your chest or “butterflies” in your stomach. But if you’re experiencing significant anxiety, self-consciousness or...
IOP program: Answers to the top 10 questions teens and their parents may have about one
Teens may be struggling with addiction, substance use or other mental health issues, and these struggles could have a teen or their parent(s) looking for help. But they may want the help they use to interfere with their daily life as little as possible. If this is the...
4 ways online trauma therapy can benefit teens
Online trauma therapy is a type of therapeutic treatment. It's geared toward clients who are dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or who have been struggling to manage one or more traumatic events that have occurred in their lives. Traumatic events can...
6 signs your teenager needs therapy
Mental health issues aren’t a new concept, and the therapy that treats them isn’t either. The origins of psychotherapy trace back thousands of years, but the psychotherapy practices that we are familiar with began around the mid-19th century. It seems like therapy...