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: 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: 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: 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 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 […]
Reading Time: 5 minutes A small subset of teens develop a preoccupation with looks that goes beyond basic anxiety. For these teens, one aspect of their bodies becomes so disturbing and overwhelming that it […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes It’s not easy for parents to keep up with all the new and unfamiliar street names for common illegal drugs. That’s because drug slang changes rapidly. Although some street names […]
Reading Time: 6 minutes 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 […]
Reading Time: 6 minutes 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. […]
Reading Time: 5 minutes Recognizing the tell-tale signs your teenager is on drugs can help save adolescents’ lives. Given the severity of the national drug abuse epidemic and the concerns around drug use in […]
Reading Time: 6 minutes Teen body image refers to how adolescents perceive their bodies. In addition, body image includes their feelings about their body and how they take care of it. As a result, […]
Reading Time: 6 minutes For better or worse, celebrities have a powerful impact on how teens view themselves and how they see the world. In fact, it’s easy to underestimate how much celebrities influence […]
Reading Time: 8 minutes The bonds between humans and animals are powerful. And the positive correlation between pets and mental health is undeniable. According to a 2015 Harris poll, 95 percent of pet owners […]
Reading Time: 6 minutes For teenagers, the fear of social rejection is huge. In fact, rejection by their peers may be the most intense fear that adolescents face. Moreover, research confirms how crippling this […]
Reading Time: 5 minutes Healing from eating disorders is possible and sustainable. However, it can be a long, hard road. Therefore, peers and loved ones need to know how to support a teen in […]
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Reading Time: 9 minutes Teen discipline isn’t about punishment. Rather, it’s about making sure that teens stay safe and teaching them how to choose healthy behaviors. Additionally, teen discipline helps maintain a harmonious family […]
Reading Time: 8 minutes Heard the word “phubbing” recently, and wondered what it means? “Phubbing” is a combination of two words: “phone” and “snubbing.” Thus, phubbing is the act of snubbing someone in a social […]
Reading Time: 5 minutes by Heather Senior Monroe Boundaries are important for teen mental health. Moreover, healthy boundaries support adolescents’ ability to form positive relationships. Therefore, they are essential to authentic connection. Authentic connection is key to happiness and self-acceptance. […]
Reading Time: 5 minutes Teen mental wellness and health has rapidly become one of the foremost challenges facing parents and caretakers of young people. In recent decades, the prevalence of depression among teens and […]
Reading Time: 7 minutes How to Help Teens Build Social Connections Most of us have a few cringe-worthy memories from our awkward teenage years. Adolescence is often a time when socializing is particularly challenging. […]
Reading Time: 4 minutes The Unsung Hero Award by Caron Foundation Carter Barnhart, Newport Academy Chief Experience Officer, was recently awarded the UnSung Hero Award, presented by Caron Foundation. Carter was given the Unsung […]
Reading Time: 6 minutes Newport Academy is proud to sponsor cutting-edge conferences for professionals working in the addictions and behavioral health fields. The US Journal Conference on Behavioral Health and Addictive Disorders is scheduled […]
Reading Time: 6 minutes By Heather Senior Monroe, MSW, LCSW Trauma has a powerful impact on teen mental health. It doesn’t matter whether the trauma is ongoing, such as sexual abuse, or the result […]
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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 […]
