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                              LGBT expert Danielle Owens-Reid Featured at Malibu Program Paradigm recently had the privilege of featuring […]

  Paradigm Supports National Suicide Prevention Day   September 10th marks one of the most important annual awareness days.  Suicide has become the 3rd leading cause of death among adolescents

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

    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

  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

If you are a parent or caregiver of a teen, you may want to make time for better understanding mental health in teens. This might be especially true if you

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a well known resource for families, parents, educators, and caregivers to go to for help with psychological illness. It is a private

At first, it can be frightening for parents when they begin to see signs of mental illness in their teen. For instance, they might see signs of depression, anxiety, or

    According to a 2009 federal survey, one in 10 children ages 12 to 17 use illicit drugs on a regular basis. However, there are many simple steps that

    One of the most fundamental strengths a person can have is a strong self esteem. And yet during adolescence there can be many circumstances that weaken a person’s