How to Manage Teen Isolation
During COVID, we all needed some space, being stuck at home. For teens, this time created a new layer of isolation. Being away from friends, [...]
Signs of Teen Depression
According to the National Institute on Mental Health, major depression affects up to 13% of 12 to 17-year-olds teens. Adolescence brings new schools and schedules, new [...]
Talking to Teens About Tragedy
Our hearts go out to those struggling with trauma or suffering through tragedy. Losing people we love is incredibly hard - and when we lose [...]
The Facts on Teen Mental Health
Teens need mental health support, now more than ever. Recent studies show that youth mental health is on the decline. Research from Mental Health America reveals [...]
Teens, Mood, and Positivity
A teen’s mood or thoughts often stem from assumptions they make about themselves, their environment, or their unknown future. This can directly impact disposition and [...]
The Truth About Teens and Screens
Teens and screens is not a new topic. However, this past year has changed many of our habits. How are screens really impacting our teens? [...]
ADOLESCENCE AND IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines an adolescent as any person between the ages 10 and 19, while American psychologists typically narrow it to 12 to 18 [...]
Helping Teens Who Struggle With ADHD
WRITTEN BY SUSAN FERREN, LMFT There is no typical teenager with ADHD—their symptoms vary by gender, type of ADHD, their environment—but all of these teens [...]