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, […]
Mental Health
What to Do When Teens Resist Treatment for Mental Illness
Not all teenagers are going to participate in treatment simply because its available to them. In fact, there’s an old joke in the mental health field: How many therapists does […]
An Overview of Psychotic Disorders in Teens
People who have psychotic disorders often begin showing symptoms during the late teenage years. Determining that your teen is having delusions, or false, fixed beliefs, can be difficult. After all, […]
Dealing with Dual Diagnosis in Your Teen
If you are a parent or caregiver of a teen who is struggling with addiction, you might also find out that your teen is depressed or anxious. Or that they […]
The Normal Stages of Adolescent Development
Often, it’s difficult for parents to know what’s healthy and what’s concerning when it comes to the psychological health of their teens. Adolescents can change dramatically as they develop socially, […]
Is Your Teen a Highly Sensitive Person? Here’s What You Should Know
Is your teen a highly sensitive person? Some children are very sensitive and their parents find that they need extra help when it comes to balancing their emotions, relating to other […]
5 Types of Counselors for Teens
When you hear the word “counseling,” you might have a set picture in your mind of what that would look like. On the other hand, you might not be sure […]
Mental Illness Risk Factors in Teens and Protective Factors
If two teens experienced the same trauma, they will vary in their response to that trauma, depending upon the risk factors or the protective factors in their lives. For instance, […]
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and Your Teenage Daughter
Your teenage daughter struggles with the regular highs and lows of being a teenager, as well as hormonal fluctuations that go along with her menstrual period. As many as three […]
What It’s Like Inside a Teen Psychiatric Ward for Teen Mental Health Treatment
In a recent article published by U.S. News, more than four million children and teens have a mental illness. Sadly, a study by University of California, San Francisco revealed that […]