
How to Survive High School With Social Anxiety
Anxiety, Isolation, Mental Health, Self Esteem, TreatmentHigh school is all about socializing. Finding new friends, joining clubs, and attending events are high points that most teens enjoy. Teens who suffer from social anxiety, however, are terrified of social situations and will avoid them at all…

When Should a Teenager See a Therapist?
Mental Health, Mood Disorders, TreatmentParents are often surprised when their once agreeable child becomes a surly, moody teenager. A certain amount of emotional strife is normal during the teen years, but when should a teenager see a therapist?
Today’s teens are experiencing…

Teen Therapeutic Boarding Schools vs. Residential Therapeutic Treatment with Academic Support
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…

What Causes Student Stress?
Anxiety, Mental Health, TreatmentWith intense pressure to get into a good college, it is no surprise that student stress is on the rise.
Starting with the millennial generation and now Gen Z, college-bound students are feeling more and more pressure. Not only are students…

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…

What are the Signs of ADD in a Teenager?
ADHD, Mental Health, TreatmentWhat is ADD Like For Teens?
If your teen appears to lack focus, seems easily distracted, and struggles with school they may have a disorder called ADHD. Keep reading to learn what the signs of ADD in a teenager look like.
Teens with attention…

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…