9 Ways Social Media Can Negatively Impact a Teen’s Mental Health
In our busy modern lives, it can seem like social media is hard to escape. For teens, being present on the same platforms as your friends can make the difference between feeling accepted and having FOMO. Depending on which apps you’re using, there are an endless...
Coping With Overwhelming Fear: Whole-Person Panic Disorder Treatment
We’ve all been panicked before. Sometimes we intentionally try to be scared to get a dose of adrenaline that can be enjoyable for many people. Maybe we pay to go through a haunted house or zip line on vacation. Other times, we’re scared unintentionally, such as...
The Impact of Untreated Teen Trauma
The unfortunate truth is that no one is immune to trauma, including teenagers. It’s important to remember that many different events and experiences can be perceived as traumatic to a teenager. Dismissing teens’ distress as mere "angst" or "drama" can undermine their...
Trauma-Informed Therapy for Teens
Traumatic experiences can profoundly influence a person's life. It can shape their perceptions, beliefs and behaviors. Trauma does not define a person. However, it can deeply impact their sense of self, relationships, and worldview. How individuals process and...
What Jobs Can Be Good for Teens With Anxiety?
What Jobs Can Be Good for Teens With Anxiety? Taking on new responsibilities like starting one’s first job can be very nerve-wracking. With an anxiety disorder, worries can start to affect a teen’s job performance. It’s easy to self-sabotage before they get a chance...
Coping Skills for Teens With Social Anxiety: A Guide for Parents
Many people with social anxiety start to notice it interfering with their life in notable ways during their teen years, as it has an adolescent onset age. This is also when they start learning a lot about themselves as individuals and identifying the goals they want...
When Is It Time for a Teen With Depression to Begin Treatment?
If your teen has been showing behavior changes recently, like sleeping in more or staying home and withdrawing socially, it’s normal for you to be concerned. Today’s generation of teens is grappling with more complexity and uncertainty than ever before. Between the...
Lightfully’s Teen Youth Mental Health Services: A Guide for Parents
We understand that as parents, you know your teen better than almost anyone else. LBH encourages family to be part of the treatment process. In fact, we believe parents play an integral role in their child’s healing journey. Teens today are facing a collective mental...
5 Anxiety Coping Skills for Teens
Are you a teenager with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)? If so, you probably understand the challenges teens often face in coping with triggers. Whether it’s family arguments or upcoming finals exams, it can seem like there is always something triggering your...