Recognizing PTSD in Teens
Teens who experience a frightening event or survive ongoing abuse may experience lasting psychological trauma. Whether it’s a school shooting, a car accident, or a sexual assault, the after-effects can [...]
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Somatic Therapy for Healing Teen Trauma
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 […]
Teen Suicide Prevention: What Everyone Should Know
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 […]
Anxiety in School: How Parents Can Help
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, […]
How to Recognize Anxiety in Teenagers
Unfortunately, anxiety in teenagers is increasingly common among adolescents. In fact, about 32 percent of American teens between the ages of 13 and 18 have an anxiety disorder at some point. […]
Yoga and Meditation: Practices to Support Teen Mental Health
Tommy Rosen has been practicing yoga since 1991. Moreover, that was also the year when he got sober for the final time. Therefore, Tommy believes that yoga has played an […]
Nomophobia: The Latest in Teen Cell Phone Obsession
Ted Guastello, Vice President of Operations at Newport Academy, recently spoke on Turner Broadcasting System’s HLN network. The topic is a very 21st-century problem: teen cell phone obsession. This is [...]
Seasonal Affective Disorder: What It Is and How to Treat It
Identifying and Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder Many people tend to feel a little melancholy as summer gives way to cool nights and shorter days. The so-called “winter blues” are […]
Teens and Socializing: Relationships, Coping Skills, Substances
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. […]
7 Benefits of Adventure-Based Therapy for Teen Mental Health
Adventure-Based Therapy is a powerful form of experiential therapy that inspires emotional healing. Moreover, it’s particularly impactful for adolescents. A study published in the Journal of Child and Family Studies […]
Body, Mind, and Spirit: A Holistic Approach to Teen Mental Health
That includes body, mind, and spirit. Teens flourish with a holistic approach to care. In addition, an integrated approach treats the underlying causes of self-destructive behaviors. This is ideal, rather […]
How to Talk to Kids About Tragedy
How to Talk to Teens About Tragedy After tragic violent incidents like the mass shootings in Sandy Hook, Las Vegas, and Parkland, it’s important to talk. Kids need to process [...]
