When Anxiety Gets in the Way Get Help
You and your teen should know that when anxiety begins to get in the way of life, then it’s time to get help from a mental health professional. Without the
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Steps to Take and Tips to Remember with Adolescent Self-Harm
Often parents are at a loss when it comes to adolescent self-harm and self-injury. At first glance, the behavior of harming oneself seems strange – why would anyone want to
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How to Help A Friend With A Mental Illness
Living with a mental illness can be very scary but having the support of family and friends can make a huge difference. If you have a friend with a mental
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10 Signs Your Teen is Addicted to Alcohol or Drugs
Perhaps you have an expectation that your teen is going to experiment with drugs or alcohol. Some parents might be okay with this. While other parents hold a
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How to Raise Happy and Healthy Teens
Yes, it’s possible for your teens to grow up and be conscious, confident, and community-minded adults. In fact, not all teens are monsters, the way the media makes them out
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How To Prepare Your Teen for College
It’s the end of the summer and your teen (now young adult) might be ready to leave for college. It’s a transition for all of you. Your teen is leaving
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Tips For Supporting A Friend Whose Struggling With Depression
If your friend is experiencing depression, you probably want to provide support but might not know how. Here are a few tips on how to provide support to a friend struggling with
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Types of Mental Health Emergencies for Teens
Because of risk-taking, rebelliousness, and drug experimentation, you might imagine that teens might end up in the hospital for one reason or another. However, there are some common reasons
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When to Seek Professional Support for the Parent-Teen Relationship
For many parents, the relationship with their child changes during adolescence. At one point, a child might have been talkative, helpful around the house, and emotionally close to one or
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Tips for When Your Family Experiences Loss
When a whole family goes through an experience of loss together, it can put a strain on family relationships, affect the well being of members in the family (especially teens
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