“School Makes Me Depressed” – Helping Your Teen Have a Happier Time in School
School is meant to be a place of safety, growth, and opportunity. Yet for many students, it is instead a source of fear, anxiety, and...
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Social Skills for Teens: What They Learn at School vs. At Home
The U.S. Surgeon General called it an “Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation”. And it certainly is for teens, with nearly 40% of adolescents feeling moderately...
Dabbing and Depression: The Difference Between the Meme and the Drug
A little pot couldn’t hurt, right? With the popularity of marijuana increasing year after year, roughly 1 in 3 seniors in high school report having...
Helping Your Teen With Schizophrenia and Psychosis
Understanding Teenage Schizophrenia The onset of schizophrenia can be a harrowing experience, both for those developing the condition and the people around them. Delusions, hallucinations,...
Greening Out: What Is It and What It Means for Your Teen
If you’re like most parents, you know that some teenagers smoke weed. In fact, roughly 1 in 6 high school students in California actively use...
What Is Lean and Should I Be Concerned About It?
Purple drank. Sizzurp. Texas Tea. These may seem like a random collection of words or phrases, but in reality, they all refer to a single...
Symptoms of ADHD in Teens and What They Mean
ADHD in teens often goes unrecognized, untreated, and misunderstood. However, its impact can be profound. While symptoms like hyperactivity and low executive control may seem...
Cyberbullying: The Silent Danger to Your Teen’s Mental Health
The anonymity that comes with online spaces allows for cruelty without consequences. Youth especially are inclined to stick to their electronics. Bullying among teens is...
What Causes Anxiety in Teens and How to Help Them Manage It
As of 2023, 58% of California’s youth report experiencing anxiety on a regular basis. It is one of the most common mental health conditions in...