“I have a depressed 14-year-old daughter,” is becoming a dangerously common phrase. We’ve known for quite some time that depression in adolescence certainly isn’t a rare occurrence, but now it’s becoming painfully obvious that girls are especially at [...]
Your daughter doesn’t seem like herself anymore. She doesn’t enjoy activities she used to, she doesn’t like hanging out with her friends, she’s not doing well in school, she’s isolating herself--she’s depressed. When your family has tried out [...]
Seeing that anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the US, you probably know someone that is or could be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, whether you know it or not. A lot of people never [...]
When it comes to trauma, most people think of soldiers and war--but trauma is much more common than that. The causes of trauma are vast, yet we’re only beginning to scratch the surface on the full effects they [...]
Every teenager knows that going back to school after summer is inevitable--but that doesn’t make it any easier or less stressful. For some students, back to school anxiety is a serious issue. Maybe it’s because they’re going to [...]
Identifying danger is a critical component of our minds. It helps us recognize threats, assess dangerous situations, and essentially stay alive--but it can turn on you. It’s becoming clear that symptoms of stress in teens can agitate traumatic [...]
While PTSD treatment for teens is getting more and more attention, there’s still much we need to delve into about effectiveness and efficiency. We’ve just recently gained momentum in convincing the world that PTSD is more than just [...]
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the United States. Research shows that over 25 percent of teens, ages 13 to 18, will experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. Despite this incredibly [...]
When you think about treatment for stress and anxiety, it usually includes various clinical practices and medications, but there are simple tactics that have shown great promise, as well--such as yoga. This is typically when you start shaking [...]
Building healthy relationships for teens is essential. During the adolescent years, we’re forming who we’re going to be, how we’re going to act, and what we want from life. Knowing how to form healthy relationships can be a [...]