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 […]
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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 […]
About Teen Alcohol Poisoning Consuming alcohol significantly alters mood, behavior, and neuropsychological functioning. That’s why many people turn to alcohol as a way to relax, escape, or socialize. But drinking […]
More adolescents are dying by suicide than ever before. An analysis of teen suicide statistics, released in June 2019, shows that the youth suicide rate in the United States is […]
Is vaping bad? That’s a question that more and more parents are asking as youth vaping statistics show that the activity has become commonplace among adolescents. Vaping is a word […]
Vicarious trauma is a specific form of traumatization that is caused by secondhand exposure to traumatic events. Hence, simply hearing about or watching footage of such an event can catalyze […]
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 […]
For years, in professional and public circles, debate has been ongoing regarding the relationship between schizophrenia and marijuana. Given the widespread legalization of marijuana in the United States and the […]
Adults in the workforce occasionally take a mental health day as a way to avoid burnout and dedicate time to self-care. But new legislation promotes the idea of teens taking […]
When celebrities speak up about what matters to them, the world listens—and especially teens and young adults. By sharing their personal passions and challenges, film and pop stars influence the […]
Most teens get a little anxious about starting school. A certain amount of school-related anxiety can be common for adolescents. But when nervousness crosses over into full-fledged anxiety in school, […]
SSRI is an acronym that parents and teens may hear when researching options for treating depression. SSRI stands for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. This drug is the most commonly prescribed […]
The risk of depression and suicide among teens and young adults is higher than ever before. In fact, the suicide rate for teen girls has doubled over the past decade, […]
Talking to kids about divorce is a daunting task for any parent. However, since one out of every two marriages today ends in divorce, many parents find themselves facing this […]
Washington State is known for its booming tech industry, natural beauty, and environmentally friendly policies. But when it comes to Washington State mental health rankings, statistics show that teens and […]
When we talk about stress, we’re usually referring to something challenging and uncomfortable. But stress doesn’t have to be a bad thing. There are subtle yet important differences between distress […]
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 […]
Let’s face it: Parenting is hard. Even in the best of circumstances—when co-parents work well together, support is available, and the children are happy and healthy—raising a human being is […]
Words have power. Teen slang phrases and acronyms, such as YOLO (You Only Live Once) and FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), can significantly influence the behavior of teenagers and adolescents. […]
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 […]
