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. […]
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Treatment at a Teen Mental Hospital
When teens are experiencing a mental health crisis, outpatient treatment may not be enough. Therefore, a teen mental hospital might be the right place for them to find help. Families […]
Reasons for School Refusal in Teens
Every teenager complains about school now and then, or perhaps on a regular basis. And sometimes they resist going to school. But when teens refuse to go to school on […]
How Attachment-Based Family Therapy Works
Attachment-Based Family Therapy is an evidence-based approach for treating depression and preventing suicide in adolescents. This therapeutic modality works by strengthening family relationships. It does so through a structured methodology. As a […]
Types of Teen Mental Health Treatment
Adolescent treatment for teenage depression, teen anxiety, and other teen mental health challenges take time and care. Thus, different stages of the healing process may require different types of mental […]
How to Deal with Your Teenage Son: Tips for Parents
Wondering how to deal with your teenage son? Or how to raise teenage sons in general? Many other parents are also seeking advice for understanding teenage boys. Raising teenagers isn’t […]
Teen Puberty: What to Expect
Teen puberty is one of the most significant rites of passage in a person’s life. It marks the transition from childhood to young adulthood. And it’s a time of change, […]
A Parent’s Guide to Dealing with Difficult Teenage Daughters
For parents, dealing with difficult teenage daughters can be challenging. Teen girls are smart, spirited, and strong. They have their own opinions, and they feel things deeply. Moreover, teenage girls are […]
Study Shows Treating Depression in Teens Boosts Parent Mental Health
New research shows that treating depression in teens improves their parents’ mental health, too. Therefore, treatment for teen depression has a beneficial effect on the entire family. These findings support […]
The Facts About Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome
Parents are biologically hardwired to protect their children from harm. That’s why Munchausen by proxy syndrome is such a chilling disease. Parents with this disorder create symptoms of illness in […]
The Importance of Teen Friendship
Friendships are incredibly important during adolescence. Teen friendships help young people feel a sense of acceptance and belonging. Moreover, teenage relationships with peers support the development of compassion, caring, and […]
Teenage Isolation and How Parents Can Help
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 […]
