The World Health Organization recently classified gaming disorder as a mental health condition.
Read MoreCan teens get addicted to Fortnite? Fortnite is an online video game, released in 2017 by Epic Games, that has multiple playing modes. The most popular mode is the Fortnite […]
In alignment with our mission to empower teens and restore families, we've compiled a robust library to inform, educate, and inspire our greater community. It is our mission to serve audiences as a teen rehab; to help families live a healthy, happier life.
Epigenetics is a new and groundbreaking concept in the field of psychology and mental health. Research is revealing that our genes can actually turn on or turn off in response […]
What we experience in childhood impacts us for the rest of our lives. Most of us know that firsthand, from our own personal history. But over decades of research, experts […]
What exactly is teen avoidance behavior? It’s more complicated than your teen trying to get out of something they don’t want to do. Avoidance behavior in teens is typically closely […]
Families in crisis often look for a family addiction resource to help them understand what is happening. Respected author David Sheff and his son Nic Sheff offer a powerful addiction […]
Why do people of all ages enjoy dressing up for Halloween? Maybe because it’s an opportunity for creative self-expression, and a chance to be whoever you want to be for […]
By Jamison Monroe Addiction to technology is real. Numerous studies over the past decade have shown that tech dependence has the same effect on the brain as drug addiction. […]
Social media can sometimes be a force for good, connecting teenagers who feel isolated or marginalized. However, a growing body of research highlights the negative psychological effects of social media […]
The word “somatic” means “relating to or affecting the body.” Thus, somatic therapy and somatic healing help people by working with the body, not just the mind. These holistic therapeutic […]
The mind and the body are not two separate entities—although they are often treated that way. Physical health and emotional health are intimately intertwined in what’s known as the mind-body […]
With an increasing number of teens and young adults suffering from depression, raising mental health awareness has never been more important than it is now. That’s the goal of World […]
Messy teens are an adolescent stereotype. Refusing to keep their room neat is often a way for teens to claim their space and declare independence from their parents. However, a […]
Rebellion is a natural part of being a teenager and growing up. By rebelling against authority, teenagers are simply expressing their individual beliefs, and from their perspective, they are rebels […]
As the number of teenagers who vape continues to rise, new vaping health risks are emerging. Most recently, a vaping-related health crisis has resulted in hundreds of respiratory illnesses across […]
Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT) is a trust-based and emotion-focused psychotherapy model developed by Guy Diamond, Suzanne Levy, and Gary Diamond. Through a series of five treatment tasks with distinct goals […]
Alcoholism, also known as alcohol dependence, is a negative pattern of alcohol use leading to a wide range of life problems. Moreover, signs of alcoholism include tolerance (needing to drink […]
Stephen Serna, Chef de Cuisine at Newport Academy’s Southern California campus, is dedicated to promoting mindful eating by creating nutritious, delicious food that “helps young people regain a sense of […]
In healthy parent-child relationships, parents give and children receive. The role of a parent is to provide care and unconditional love so that children are free to focus their energy […]
September is Suicide Awareness Month, with September 10th being World Suicide Prevention Day, a day dedicated to creating awareness and inspiring action around this all-important issue. It comes on the […]
Equine-Assisted Therapy is an innovative, experiential approach that actively involves horses in mental health treatment. A powerful, evidence-based modality, Equine-Assisted Therapy is also referred to as equine therapy, horse therapy, […]
Ketamine infusion therapy is the latest treatment approach for depression. A tranquilizer that is often administered as an anesthetic in veterinary medicine, ketamine has a long history as a commonly […]
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 […]
