Two things can be true at the same time: your teen’s feelings can be real and intense, and some of their behavior can still be unsafe or unacceptable. Parents get […]
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For many parents, the sight of their teenager scrolling endlessly through feeds, seemingly unable to put the device down, has shifted from occasional concern to persistent worry. What begins as
Social Media Addiction: How Digital Habits Shape Teen Self-Esteem and Mental Health Read More »
Social media is where teens find their tribe, craft their identity, and pulse-check the world around them. But somewhere between the first innocent scroll and the hundredth, harmless connection morphs
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If you’ve ever caught your teen quickly flipping their phone face-down or switching apps the moment you walk into the room, you’re not imagining things. At Paradigm Treatment, we see
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At Paradigm Treatment, we work with teenagers facing a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges, including social media addiction. As we see it, a digital detox, or a deliberate
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Teen drug use often begins with small changes that are easy to miss. Your teen skips dinner. They seem tired more often. They get defensive when you ask simple questions.
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Teenagers struggling with mental health challenges often turn to drugs or alcohol as a way to cope. Anxiety, depression, trauma, or attention disorders can feel overwhelming, and substances offer what
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Over the last decade, the profile of teen smoking has shifted dramatically. Where cigarette use among adolescents has steadily declined, vaping devices and THC cartridges have become the new vehicles
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More often than not, teen drug and alcohol use-related behavior may be disguised as everyday mood swings, social changes, or stress-related behavior. If you’re a parent or caregiver, you’ve probably
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At Paradigm Treatment, we work daily with families facing some of their hardest moments. When a teen struggles with both self-harm and eating disorders, parents often feel lost trying to
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