
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
Mental Health, Residential, Risky Behavior, Teens, TreatmentBefore 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 decade or two back. The kids were routinely punished while living in awful conditions,…

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…

Adderall Side Effects in Teens
Addiction, ADHD, Mental Health, TreatmentWhat Does Adderall Do To A Teenager?
Learn about the Adderall side effects in teens, and how to recognize addiction to prescription stimulants.
If you’re the parent of a teen you are likely aware of the common abuse of the prescription…

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…