5 life-changing tools learned
in therapy that will serve teens
throughout their lives
Reading Time: 4 minutes Therapy isn’t just for dealing with a crisis. It can be helpful whether a teen is struggling with mental health challenges, experiencing high levels of stress, or simply wants to […]
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Reading Time: 5 minutes As the pandemic exacerbates the existing teen mental health crisis, effective Los Angeles teen mental health treatment is more important than ever.
Reading Time: 5 minutes Minnesota teens are struggling, teen mental health problems and suicidal ideation are on the rise, leading to a need for teen treatment centers.
Reading Time: 3 minutes Reckless behavior in teens isn’t unusual, particularly during a time when even everyday activities have become risky. Because the adolescent brain isn’t fully developed until a person’s mid-20s, teens often […]
Reading Time: 7 minutes Greg Dicharry is the co-director and producer of the award-winning 2018 film Suicide: The Ripple Effect. He is also the creator of the MY LIFE program, one of the nation’s […]
Reading Time: 5 minutes Wondering how to deal with your teenage son? Raising teenage sons isn’t always easy. Parenting teenagers requires patience and empathy, as well as self-compassion. And teenage boy behavior can be […]
Reading Time: 4 minutes In a time that is already filled with uncertainty, a violent national event like the Capitol riots can shake young people’s sense of safety and stability. Teens may be left […]
Reading Time: 7 minutes Since social distancing began last March, the rate of teenage video game addiction has been steadily rising. Even before the pandemic, teens were playing video games for hours each day. […]
Reading Time: 5 minutes As we begin another year of uncertainty, more teen boys are turning to alcohol and drugs to self-medicate worry and isolation. The high levels of stress and collective trauma are […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes Are mental disorders genetic? How much do genetics factor into the likelihood of a teen developing a mental health disorder? Research makes it clear that teens who have a parent […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes Trying to draw teens into family activities during the holidays—or at any time of year—can be challenging. Whether it’s due to anxiety and stress, frustration, or feeling misunderstood, teens don’t […]
Reading Time: 5 minutes It’s now been nine months since COVID-related social distancing guidelines went into effect in the United States. In some countries, restrictions have been in place even longer. As the crisis […]
Reading Time: 5 minutes “Is it okay if my son stays in his room all the time?” That’s a question that parents of teen boys are asking frequently these days. With online school and […]
Reading Time: 5 minutes After alcohol, marijuana is the most frequently used drug among adolescents. As a result, teens develop a dependence on the drug that requires treatment in marijuana rehab. But many teens […]
Reading Time: 5 minutes The end of the year is traditionally a time when families come together—to celebrate a holiday, revisit annual traditions, or take a trip during the winter vacation. Hence, for many […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes A child’s disappointment is one of the hardest things to witness as a parent—even more so when the cause of their disappointment is completely out of our control. With the […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes Body image refers to the way teens feel about their bodies, not how they actually look. Having a healthy body image refers to being satisfied with one’s appearance. When a […]
Reading Time: 6 minutes 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 […]
Reading Time: 7 minutes Attachment-Based Family Therapy is an evidence-based approach for treating depression and preventing suicide in adolescents. This therapeutic modality utilizes a structured methodology that focuses on revitalizing empathy and authentic connection within […]
Reading Time: 4 minutes Traumatic events can be emotionally damaging for teens for a long time after the initial event occurs. Even when teens witness trauma rather than experiencing it first-hand, it can cause […]
Reading Time: 4 minutes Just about everyone wants attention when they’re feeling sad and lonely, and the majority of teens feel that way at one point or another. That’s why sadfishing—displaying one’s emotional pain […]
Reading Time: 6 minutes As the global pandemic continues, researchers are looking at how COVID-19 will impact mental health—including adolescent mental health. From fear of disease to the psychological effects of isolation and the […]
Reading Time: 4 minutes Trying to motivate teens to do schoolwork is often challenging during normal times. Now, more than six months into a global pandemic, most students are participating in online learning, which […]
Reading Time: 6 minutes Facing the challenge of a mental health disorder is difficult enough. But another layer of pain comes with mental health conditions: dealing with other’s reactions to them. Mental health stigma […]
Reading Time: 5 minutes Yet another unexpected effect of social media is coming to light: Young people are seeking plastic surgery so they can look more like the idealized images they create using selfie […]
Reading Time: 6 minutes As the global pandemic continues, researchers are looking at how COVID-19 will impact mental health—including adolescent mental health. From fear of disease to the psychological effects of isolation and the […]
