Roughly 15% of all teenagers in America are affected by major depression. Some of these teens seek professional help for their depression symptoms. However, others…
Suicide is all too common among American teenagers. In fact, it currently ranks as the second leading cause of death in this age group. Fortunately,…
When you hear the word abuse, you might think of actions that cause physical harm. These actions can cause great harm, and they deserve the…
Grief and loss are common aspects of the human experience. But this doesn’t make them easy to deal with. In fact, losing someone you love…
Most parents don’t realize how many teens experience dating violence and abuse. Experts estimate that one in three high school students will be sexually or…
Every family is a group of unique personalities with distinctive ways of communicating with each other. There’s no one right way to bond as a…
Self-medicating is using illegal substances, alcohol, or unprescribed medications to treat mental or behavioral health disorder symptoms. When adolescents have experienced trauma or feel something…
Anxiety is the body’s natural response to stress. In regular doses, anxiety can be beneficial to our overall well-being. However, when anxiety is chronic and…
Family therapy is a form of psychotherapy aimed at helping family members resolve conflict, improve communication, and better their overall relationships by identifying and addressing…
If your teen has received a mental health diagnosis, you may be wondering what to do next. There are so many treatment options, and it…