Unfortunately, anxiety in teenagers is increasingly common among adolescents. In fact, about 25 percent of American teens between the ages of 13 and 18 are diagnosed with an anxiety disorder at […]
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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 [...]
Teen Suicide Prevention: What Everyone Should Know
What Everyone Should Know to Help Prevent Teen Suicide Teenage suicide is on the rise. As the frequency of depression and anxiety increases among young people, teen suicide rates also […]
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 […]
Somatic Therapy for Healing Teen Trauma
How Somatic Therapy Helps Trauma Survivors Heal The psychological community is uncovering new approaches to healing trauma. Furthermore, experts are exploring how phenomena in the human brain—and the entire nervous […]
Teens and Socializing: Relationships, Coping Skills, and Substance Use
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
Today’s teens need mental health treatment that goes beyond talk therapy. A holistic approach to therapy addresses wellness on every level. That includes body, mind, and spirit. Teens flourish with […]
Trauma and PTSD in Teens: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment
Moving Forward After Tragedy: PTSD in Teens and Trauma Resolution PTSD in teens is becoming more common over the years. Violent tragedies, such as the mass shootings in Sandy Hook, [...]
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 [...]
Tips for Teen Stress Relief
Teen Stress: Symptoms and Causes American teens are way too stressed. In 2015, the Emotion Revolution Survey, a study of 22,000 high school students, asked teenagers how they felt in [...]
