Emotional Problems in Adults and Teens
Featured, Mental Health, News, Teen, TreatmentUnderstanding mental health is not always easy. For example, are we just in the midst of an emotionally upsetting situation and experiencing the blues, or is it depression? Is our sudden anti-social behavior due to a recent negative social experience,…
How to Get Your Teen to Take Their Medication
Featured, Guest Blog, Teen, TreatmentAs a parent, you want the best for your kids, so it can be challenging when your teen isn’t getting the most out of their daily medication by taking it inconsistently. Most long-term medications work best when taken at the same time every…
Teenage Gender Identity Crisis
Mental Health, Teen, TreatmentTorn Between Your Biological Gender
Human biology is pretty clear, that at birth we are either born a female (XX) or a male (XY). There are two distinct sexes. That being said, there are a growing number of adolescents who are struggling with…
Teen Vaping and Why It is Bad
Adolescent, Featured, Teen, TreatmentMarketing Dangerously Targeting Teens
The rise of e-cigarettes and vaporizing technology has unleashed a perfect storm for the next generation of addicts. First introduced as the cleaner, safer alternative to traditional tobacco products, vaping…
How Does Alcohol Affect The Teenage Brain
Adolescent, Alcohol, TeenAlcohol Use and Abuse Among Teens
As much as parents might want to ignore the issue of teen drinking, it is wise to begin an ongoing conversation with your kids about the dangers of alcohol at a fairly early age. Teens often begin experimenting…
Signs of PTSD in Teenager
Adolescent, Featured, PTSD, Teen, Trauma, TreatmentTeen Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition that can affect individuals of all ages, genders, races, and socioeconomic situations. However, due to the intensely developmental nature…
Teenage Depression Treatment Options in Residential Facilities
Adolescent, Anxiety, Depression, Family, Featured, Parents, Teen, Treatment, Young AdultsBest Teenage Depression Treatment Options
The teen years have always been a turbulent developmental stage of life. Raging hormones, romantic angst, and social pressures have been perennial drivers of the teenage emotional roller coaster.…
Can I Force My Teenager into Rehab
Adolescent, Rehab, TeenMany Parents Are Asking Can I Force My Teenager into Rehab
Nothing can bring a parent to their knees faster than learning their teenage son or daughter is abusing drugs or alcohol. With overdose rates at stratospheric levels and too many…
Rehab for Teenage Depression
Adolescent, Depression, Rehab, Teen, TreatmentRehab for Teenage Depression for Healing and Recovery
As a parent, it isn’t easy to know if your teen is simply struggling with typical age-related moodiness or, instead, may be suffering from a serious mood disorder that can threaten their…
Rehab for Under 18 for Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Adolescent, Rehab, Teen, TreatmentTeen Rehab for Under 18 for Mental Health and Substance Abuse
The teen years are especially vulnerable to the danger of developing a substance use disorder, behavioral issue, or mental health condition. This particular phase of life often…