4 things every teen should know about toxic positivity
Social media is flooded with a “good vibes only” mentality. It’s always the good, the better or the best moments of life. Life isn’t always like that. It gets messy. There are bad days, weeks or even months. Sometimes the good luck runs out and the bad moves in. Even...
8 top OCD symptoms in teens
8 top OCD symptoms in teens Obsessive-compulsive disorder, also known as OCD, is a type of anxiety disorder that affects about 1 in 100 adults. However, it often presents itself in children aged 8 to 12 and in young adults, like teenagers. About 1 out of every...
4 ways moderately severe depression affects your social life
Have you recently been diagnosed with moderately severe depression? Have you recently become uninterested in spending time with your friends and family? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you might be interested to learn more about moderately severe...
Suicidal ideation treatment: How it can help you
Suicidal ideation is a term used to describe the occurrence of thoughts or ideas relating to suicide. It can include thoughts of suicide or thoughts about premature death. They can range in severity but should always be addressed. Are you experiencing thoughts...
Generational trauma: What it is and how to heal from it
We become who we are from traits passed down to us from generation to generation. Not only do your genetics get passed down to influence physical features like your eye color, but there are characteristics that you can inherit as well. For example, personality traits...
The top 5 benefits that teens can get from an IOP
Teens can struggle with a variety of mental health issues, like depression or anxiety. If you are a teen struggling with your mental health, you may be looking for what mental health treatment programs are available for teens. An intensive outpatient program may be an...
Hyperfixation: Passionate interest or obsessive attachment?
Ever looked at your phone for long periods of the day? Or got so caught up on learning about a niche topic that you forgot about other commitments? We all get sucked into certain tasks or activities and lose track of time. However, some of us may get so sucked in that...
7 ways online therapy is beneficial for teens’ mental health
Online therapy has become more available, especially since COVID-19. Online therapy became more widespread because of the pandemic, and it has shown to have lasting benefits and advance the accessibility of therapy for all people, especially young people. Teens often...
How does it feel to have a mental breakdown?
Life can be overwhelming. From school deadlines to arguing with your best friend, it can feel like the problems are just piling up. Unfortunately, many people struggle under the pressure that everyday problems can pose on their mental and emotional health. This can...