How technology and sleep deprivation affects teens.
Read moreWhen teens get into bed at night, they don’t turn off their cell phones. In fact, they often stay up late scrolling through their social media feeds. As a result, […]
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The trials of growing up can lead to rebellious teens in every generation. From the hippies of the 1960s to the millennials of the new century, every generation expresses themselves […]
Teens are notorious for having messy rooms. But all that clutter may be negatively impacting their mental health. Could the Japanese art of tidying up help teens focus better, sleep […]
It’s the truth: Teenagers lie. In fact, research by Nancy Darling, an expert on teens and lying, shows that close to 96 percent of adolescents lie to their parents. In […]
By Jona Genova, Reiki Master and Meditation Teacher at Newport Academy Highly sensitive people are often called empaths. What does this mean? In elementary school, we were graded on “sensitivity.” […]
According to recent research, young people suffer from loneliness far more than any other age group. In fact, surveys show that loneliness in teenagers and young adults is more prevalent […]
Today’s teens suffer more from anxiety and stress than any American generation before them. Therefore, relaxation skills for teens are essential. Relaxation techniques provide beneficial ways of dealing with stress. […]
More and more teens are experiencing what’s known as a major depressive episode. Also referred to as an MDE, these episodes are severe periods of clinical depression. Over the past […]
In his book Beautiful Boy: A Father’s Journey Through His Son’s Addiction, David Sheff described his challenging and heroic journey with his son Nic. Together, Nic and David Sheff navigated […]
Climate change is an environmental, political, and economic issue. But it also has a significant psychological impact on society, experts say. And that impact will grow as time goes on. […]
It’s human nature to compare ourselves to others. And that’s especially true of teenagers. According to the theory of social comparison, comparing and contrasting yourself with your peers is part […]
The term “helicopter parenting” describes parents who are overinvolved in their children’s lives. They hover close by, and swoop down to help at the first sign of trouble. The phrase […]
A Partial Hospitalization Program for teens is a type of mental health treatment. Teens in an adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) live at home. And they receive treatment during the […]
Oppositional Defiant Disorder in teens refers to a persistent pattern of anger, defiance or vindictiveness toward parents and other authority figures. When a young person suffers from teenage defiant disorder, […]
Every teenager has a unique set of personality traits, learning styles, and life circumstances. As a result, one teen may flourish while living at home and attending school. And others […]
Equine Assisted Therapy is a powerful, evidence-based experiential modality. The horse-human connection has a wide range of benefits for teen mental health. Through equine therapy activities, teens gain confidence, build […]
Creativity and teen mental health go hand in hand. Creativity is part of building an identity. In addition, it supports brain development. Being creative even reduces anxiety. And, as a […]
As the 21st century progresses, effective Los Angeles addiction treatment for teens is more important than ever. Adolescent mental health is an issue in Los Angeles, like all other cities […]
Wherever we are, the virtual world is close by. With smartphones, laptops, tablets, and wireless Internet, we’re able to stay plugged in all the time. That’s why the idea of […]
An innovative adolescent mental health conference 2018 – 2019 is setting the stage for sustainable healing. Our young people need a new approach to mental health treatment. Since 2003, the […]
Sometimes holiday gatherings can be stressful. Even when we’re surrounded by loved ones, making positive holiday connections is often challenging. But it helps to stay grounded and centered within ourselves. […]
When teens are experiencing a mental health crisis, outpatient treatment may not be enough. Therefore, a teen mental hospital might be the right place for them to find help. Families […]
Teen cyberbullying coincides with the technological advancements of the 21st century. Social media and other online forums provide ways for teens to bully peers without face-to-face repercussions. While such bullying […]
Today, one in five teens has a diagnosable mental health disorder, such as depression or anxiety. And these teen mental disorders are on the rise. In fact, experts say that mental disorders in […]
Every teenager complains about school now and then, or perhaps on a regular basis. And sometimes they resist going to school. But when teens refuse to go to school on […]
FOMO is an acronym for “fear of missing out.” It’s an issue that teens deal with every day. And adolescents struggling with how to overcome FOMO often feel isolated and […]
