
How to Deal With a Manipulative Teenager
Complusive Lying, Mental Health, Mood Disorders, TeensSigns of Manipulative Behavior in Teens
During the teen years, young people become focused on their quest to become autonomous adults. As they start testing their parents more, they may also adopt some tactics to achieve their desired freedoms.…

How Does Social Media Affect Teens
Mental Health, Risky Behavior, Self Esteem, TeensTeens attached to their smartphones and social media is a ubiquitous sight in the era of modern technology. As much as parents would love to prevent their teens from spending so much time on their social media feeds, it is an uphill battle.…

Therapeutic Boarding Schools Not the Best Option for a Troubled Teen
Mental Health, Residential, Teens, TreatmentWhen behavior problems or mental health issues interfere with a teen’s academic progress, he or she may benefit from a residential program that will help them get back on track. Here we compare two treatment options: residential treatment…

Have a Troubled Teen? Think Twice Before Considering a Boot Camp. Review Alternatives.
Mental Health, Residential, Risky Behavior, Teens, TreatmentConsider a Residential Treatment Center Instead of a Boot Camp For Teenagers
Before signing your teen up, learn about the drawbacks of teen boot camps.
Most of us can recall the news stories about abusive, militant boot camps for teens a…

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…

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,…