How to Manage Teen Anxiety and Overwhelm (Not Just for Teens!)
When we feel overwhelmed it can paralyze us. Teen anxiety and overwhelm can seem more heightened. Overwhelm is a natural response to heightened anxiety or [...]
How to Connect With Teens
When it comes to parent and teen mental health, it’s all about connection. Communication is vital to any relationship and this is especially true [...]
What is Teen ODD?
What is Teen ODD? Teen Oppositional defiant disorder, also called ODD, is a behavioral diagnosis signified by resistant patterns characterized by anger, frustration, argumentative ways, [...]
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 [...]