Adolescent Dual Diagnosis Treatment: Co-Occurring Disorders
When a teen has both a mental health condition and a substance use problem, it is called a dual diagnosis. Treating one problem without the...
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Family Involvement in Adolescent Trauma Treatment.
When a teen has lived through trauma, the whole family feels it. Healing works best when care is evidence-based and family-centered. Parents and caregivers help...
How BNI Treatment Centers Address Educational Challenges in Teens with ODD
Ensuring that teens get a good education is part of molding them into functioning members of adult society. For teens living with oppositional defiant disorder...
Dual Diagnosis: Luxury Setting for Adolescent Recovery
When a teen has both a mental health condition and a substance use disorder, comfort and safety matter. Amenities are not a luxury for looks....
Understanding Double Depression in Teens: The Coexistence of Dysmythia and Major Depression
Observing a decline in your teen’s mood and overall well-being can be deeply concerning. As symptoms persist over time, shifting from days to weeks or...
Suicide Risk Factors: The Signs Parents Need to Look For
The risk of suicide is always there, especially in adolescents. Peer pressure, substance use, bullying, and academic success are pinned against teens to remain competitive...
Coping Strategies for Teens With OCD: Healthy Methods That Yield Success
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) may present differently in adolescents than in adults, often leaving parents uncertain about how best to support their child. Developing healthy coping...
The Connection Between Peer Pressure, Bullying and Teen Depression
Adolescence is a pivotal time that is often marked by significant emotional and social development. During this time, relationships with peers become increasingly influential, and...
What Is Chronic Depression and Why Does It Linger?
In Los Angeles County, the mental health of adolescents has become an increasingly pressing issue. A recent study from the UCLA Center for Health Policy...