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...
3 Common Anxiety Medications for Teens
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) can be hard to manage. As a teenager, experiencing anxiety from sources like school, parents and peers can start to feel overwhelming. Common symptoms you might experience range from hyperfocusing to panic attacks. When you are...
Teen Depression Treatment: What Are Your Options?
Major depressive disorder can be difficult for teens to manage. Depression involves symptoms that affect cognitive focus and motivation. These symptoms can make it hard to take part in social and academic life. Are you a teen experiencing the symptoms of depression?...