If you’re a parent and you find out that your teen is scratching, scraping, poking, burning, or cutting themselves, you’re probably terrified. Out of fear, you might demand your […]
Parents: Try to Understand Teens Who Self Harm Not Punish Them Read More »
Teens who do not live with their biological parents might have greater mental health concerns than other teens who do. Of course, there are many children and teens who
The Struggle of Teens Who are Adopted or in Foster Care Read More »
When teens continue to use drugs or drink alcohol there are many problems that can arise as a result. For instance, there might be truancy, expulsion from school, juvenile
Treating the Underlying Issues of Teen Addiction Read More »
There may be many reasons why your teen is not doing well in school. As a parent, of course you want to help your teen improve grades, but before
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Adolescence can be a stressful stage of life. We all experience and manage stress differently. However, for some teens, stress can turn into anxiety. And that anxiety can become
The Differences Between Stress, Distress, and Anxiety in Teens Read More »
If your teen is sneaking out in the middle of the night, there are all sorts of trouble he or she could get into. There might be drinking, drugging, or
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Parents play an important role for children and teens. They are there to protect, guide, and lead their children to a safe and successful future. However, some parents didn’t have
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It might sound obvious that those teens who are bullied in school tend to experience symptoms of mental illness. However, what may surprise you is that the bully also tends
Exercise Can Reduce Suicidal Thoughts in Bullied Teens Read More »
Let’s say you and your spouse are sitting in the kitchen late one Friday night. Your teen wakes up and asks what you’re doing. Since it’s not a school
Should You Let Your Teen Taste Alcohol? Read More »
Mental health is a sensitive topic, regardless of your age. However, with teens, being seen as different because of a mental illness can feel like life or death. Since
Parents: Encourage Teens to Talk about Their Mental Health Read More »
