The World Health Organization recently classified gaming disorder as a mental health condition.
Read MoreReading Time: 5 minutes Can 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 […]
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Reading Time: 4 minutes The global pandemic has impacted everyone, on multiple levels. And there are still so many uncertainties. As we approach the back to school season, teens are facing more unknowns: Will […]
Reading Time: 4 minutes Comedy writer Nora Ephron once said, “When your children are teenagers, it’s important to have a dog so that someone in the house is happy to see you.” It’s true […]
Reading Time: 6 minutes Racism and racial bias aren’t easy topics to discuss with teenagers. But it’s important for parents to learn how to talk about race, because teens often have questions about racism. […]
Reading Time: 5 minutes In frightening and uncertain times, it’s hard to feel hopeful. But studies show that having hope for the future helps build our resilience—the ability to get through tough times and […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes Having a teen with anxiety often makes parents anxious, too. Watching your child navigate life while dealing with anxiety brings up ongoing questions and concerns about their behaviors and choices. […]
Reading Time: 4 minutes When Lady Gaga famously told Oprah Winfrey (and the world) that she had suffered a psychotic break, she also revealed that she relies on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). “DBT is […]
Reading Time: 5 minutes The utilization of evidence-based modalities is a clinical priority for Newport Academy. Evidence-based practice means making decisions about client care based on the conscientious use of the latest scientifically validated […]
Reading Time: 4 minutes Parents often have a hard time getting more than one-word answers out of their teens. So they might find it difficult to imagine those same adolescents revealing their deepest feelings […]
Reading Time: 6 minutes Collective trauma refers to the psychological repercussions of a devastating event that affects an entire group, country, or population. That includes people of every age group—including adolescents, who may be […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes At one time or another, most teenagers find themselves in uncomfortable and possibly dangerous situations. It might be a party where everyone else is drinking and using drugs, or it […]
Reading Time: 5 minutes When a national tragedy occurs, there is a risk of secondary PTSD for everyone who is exposed to it, even if it’s only through news reports and photos. Whether it’s […]
Reading Time: 4 minutes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of talk therapy used across the recovery spectrum. Therapists or psychologists use CBT treatment to help patients become aware of irrational or negative […]
Reading Time: 5 minutes Parenting teenagers can be difficult and challenging at times. This is especially the case when there is history of mental health issues within the family. What triggers teen depression, and […]
Reading Time: 5 minutes For the parent of a teenager, it is essential to learn the critical warning signs of teen suicide risk and teen suicidal behaviors. By knowing this valuable information, a parent […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes Setting daily intentions is a powerful way to clarify who you want to be, how you want to spend your time, and what you want to offer to the world. […]
Reading Time: 5 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 There’s a big difference between thriving vs. coping. The word “thrive” is defined as “flourishing” or “growing well and vigorously.” The word “coping,” however, means simply managing to get by.
Reading Time: 6 minutes Adolescent trauma isn’t a simple diagnosis. Trauma can be categorized as “big T” trauma like a natural disaster and “little t” trauma such as a new school.
Reading Time: 6 minutes Why is loneliness in young adults so prevalent today? Recent research shows that experiencing loneliness in your 20s is near the top of the list of challenges for both Generation Z and millennials. Despite all the […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes Vaping has become more and more popular among teens and adults. First advertised as a safe substitute for smoking, vaping has since rapidly grown in popularity. Moreover, vaping is used […]
Reading Time: 5 minutes Anxiety is a typical human reaction to stress. Anxiety triggers our sympathetic nervous system—our body’s natural way of preparing to escape danger. Therefore, it has a purpose and can even […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes Reckless behavior in teens isn’t unusual. Because the adolescent brain isn’t fully developed until a person’s mid-20s, teens often lack the ability to make informed, impulse-free decisions. And that can […]
Reading Time: 5 minutes Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a powerful clinical modality that can help parents and teens break unproductive patterns and strengthen their relationship. Over a decade in the treatment field, Leigh […]
Reading Time: 4 minutes Vicarious traumatization is a specific form of trauma that is caused by secondhand exposure to traumatic events. Hence, simply hearing about or watching footage of such an event can catalyze […]
Reading Time: 7 minutes 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 […]
