How Can Teens Better Deal With Stress and Anxiety in Their Day-to-Day Lives?
When it comes to stress, it can feel like when it rains, it pours. For teens, the stress can come from all aspects of life. They have to focus on their studies, make time for their family, maintain healthy friendships, find hobbies that bring them joy and start...
Why Violence in School May Be a Teen’s Cry for Help
Is your teen lashing out with violence at school? Whether your child is hurting themselves or others, violence is a serious concern. Unfortunately, school violence is not uncommon. According to a 2023 national Youth Risk Behavior Survey, bullying has increased in...
What Root Causes May Result in Anger Issues in Teens?
Everyday occurrences can cause irritation and annoyance in a teen. Maybe they were left out of plans with their close friends. Perhaps they were grounded for the weekend because of a poor exam grade. It’s natural for them to feel angry now and then. However, being...
If Your Teen Asks, “Why Do I Feel Emotions So Deeply?,” Here’s What You Both Should Know
Teens, like anyone else, experience a kaleidoscope of emotions. For teens, emotional experiences can feel more raw or intense. In some cases, intense emotional outbursts can be connected to a mental health disorder. Strong feelings can also have many other sources in...
The Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety in Adolescents and Teens
When your teenage son or daughter has a sudden change in behavior, it can be hard to know how you should respond. Will it pass? Could it negatively affect your child’s future? What’s the real reason for this new behavior? What kind of support do they need to get...
The Complex Interplay Between Parents and Their Teen’s Mental Health
Every parent wants their children to grow up to be secure and confident adults with healthy relationships. However, when you look around at the adults in the world, it’s clear that this is easier said than done. Many parents either aren’t aware of how their behavior...
Here’s What Mental Health Treatment for a Teen With Depression May Look Like
Everyone deserves care and support for their mental health. Your teen may be at a difficult time in their life, or maybe they’ve had continuous mental health concerns that have recently become more prevalent. When your teenager is having mental health challenges, such...
How Teens Can Navigate Life While Grieving the Loss of a Parent
Grief is a complex process that we all experience at one time or another in our lives. It’s always difficult and never truly gets easier with age. You just learn how to navigate through the grieving process. However, for teens who are still learning how to regulate...
Looking Ahead at Your Teen’s Mental Health Treatment? Here’s Why the Holiday Season Is More Affordable for Those Paying Out of Pocket
By the time winter break rolls around, many teens are exhausted from final exams and after-school activities. With fewer hours of sunlight each day and less time outside, those with depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) are likely to notice more symptoms...