
Why Is My Teenage Daughter So Mean to Me?
Anger, Mood Disorders, TeensAnd just like that, your sweet, thoughtful daughter has morphed into a rude, nasty stranger. This leaves you wondering, “Why is my teenage daughter so mean to me?”
As most parents will admit, teens are gonna be teens. Meaning, that this…

What to Do When Your Teen Says, “I Don’t Fit In”
Mental Health, Self Esteem, TeensYour teenage son or daughter may struggle socially, and complains, “I don’t fit it.” If your teen is have problems making or keeping friends, there is help available.
The teen years are a time when social and relationship skills are…

Boot Camp for Troubled Teens
Mental Health, Residential, Risky Behavior, Teens, TreatmentCan Boot Camp Help Troubled Teens Get Back on Track?
Most of us recall the horror stories about militant boot camps for teens back in the 90s. The kids were abused and punished while living in awful conditions, all in the name of building character.…

Common Mental Health Problems in Teens and Ways to Help Them
Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, TeensWhat Mental Health Issues Affect Teenagers?
Anxiety and depression continue to be the most common mental health problems in teens. Learn about the symptoms of these mental health disorders and how to get help for your teen.
Teens are surely…

Borderline Personality Disorder in Teens
Bipolar, Mental Health, Mood Disorders, Teens, TreatmentCan a Teenager Have Borderline Personality Disorder?
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) in teens is a complex mental health challenge that requires a multi-pronged treatment approach.
Teens who struggle with BPD find themselves dealing…

How to Know if My Teen Needs Therapy
Mood Disorders, Residential, Risky Behavior, Teens, TreatmentMaybe he is just acting out and whatever is bothering him will soon pass. Maybe she is so depressed because her boyfriend broke up with her last week. Parents often ponder, “How to know if my teen needs therapy” because they are worried…

Youth Mental Health Crisis Further Exposed by COVID-19 Pandemic
Coronavirus, Mental Health, Teens, TreatmentOver the last two years we have witnessed a teen mental health crisis. Learn about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on teens.
There is no doubt that the pandemic has taken a heavy toll on our youth. Just last month the Surgeon General,…

How Relational Trauma Effects Teen Mental Health
Mental Health, Teens, TreatmentThe Impact of Relational & Childhood Trauma
Relational trauma is a type of trauma that relates to emotional damage done within a trusted relationship. Learn how relational trauma impacts a teenager’s mental health.
The term “relational…

Teen Addiction and Drug Abuse
Addiction, Substance Abuse, Teens, TreatmentTeenage Drug Abuse And Addiction
Teen addiction and drug abuse is a serious issue that can lead to long-term problems. Learn about the signs of teen drug abuse and getting treatment for teen addiction.
The teen years are notorious for drug…

When a Depressed Teenager Won’t Get Out of Bed
Depression, Mental Health, Teens, TreatmentYour Depressed Teenager Won’t Get Out of Bed. Now What?
It is hard for a parent to admit that something is not right with their child. Sure, when the teen years hit it is very common to notice an increase in moodiness and drama. But when…