Whether it happens due to a cross-country move, a parental divorce, or because the old school wasn’t the best fit, your teen is likely feeling at least somewhat anxious and […]
Anxiety
Teen Fears and Phobias: A Guide for Parents
You might know the names of some of the most common teen phobias. Arachnophobia, or the fear of spiders, was made famous by the 1990 comedy movie of the same name. […]
How Teen Anxiety Might Get in the Way of School Success
Teens are under a lot of pressure from parents and teachers. They have school, home, and social responsibilities. Although spending time with friends and classmates might not sound like hard […]
9 Simple Stress Relief Techniques for Teens
Today’s teenagers are under a lot of stress: Between school, extracurricular activities, after-school jobs, volunteer opportunities, and family obligations, adolescents can find their daily lives to be stressful. That’s not […]
What To Do About Teen Anxiety and School Refusal
Many teens experience anxiety about attending school. They may have anxious thoughts and feelings about school for a variety of reasons, including social and academic ones. And the COVID-19 pandemic […]
How to Help Teens With Back-to-School Anxiety
As summer break winds down to a close, it’s normal for your teenager to have some anxiety about returning to school. Will their new classes be too hard? Have their […]
How To Manage Teens Panic Attacks and the Pre-Panic Attack Anxiety
Panic attacks seem to be unbearable for teens, not only during an attack, but also leading up to one. In fact, one of the most debilitating symptoms of panic attacks […]
8 Relaxation Techniques for Teens
Let’s face it: Life is stressful. Whether you’re a teenager, a young adult, a middle-aged adult, or a senior citizen, there are parts of daily life that are frustrating, annoying, […]
Teen Depression, Anxiety, PTSD and Their Neurological Connections
Mental health disorders are nothing to be ashamed of. They’re very common, and anybody can suffer from one. Mental health disorders like anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are […]
3 Ways to Manage Teenage Stress
If you’re the parent of a teen, you’re probably under some form of stress, different from the teenage stress exhibited by your child. You have to work all day or […]