Depression affects people from all walks of life. Today, teenagers are increasingly likely to suffer from depression. Social media, isolation, video games, academics, and life…
Self-harming behavior can be one of a parent’s worst nightmares. Today’s teens are likely to engage in self-harming for various forms of stress relief. Because…
People all over the world live with mood disorders every day. Increased understanding of brain chemistry, emotions, and symptoms of mood disorders has greatly increased…
Winter months can be challenging for young people. Changes in schedule, shorter days, and less time outside all contribute to seasonal depression or seasonal affective…
Disordered eating affects teens across the United States every day. Social pressure, fear of failure, and undiagnosed co-occurring disorders all impact a teen’s eating behaviors.…
Teenagers face daily stress many adults have forgotten about or painfully remember from their own adolescence. Hormonal changes, growing pains, peer pressure, academic stress, and…
Adolescence is a difficult time. Teens undergo significant physical, social, and emotional changes, making it hard to identify the difference between normal teenage moodiness and…
The new year brings the promise of a fresh start. For teens in recovery from co-occurring addiction and mental health issues, resolutions take on a…
The holidays can be a difficult time for teenagers. School break, family stress, and changes in schedule and routine can take their toll. For teens…
During the month of December, the days get shorter and colder, and the holidays get closer. Though this time of year involves joy and merriment,…
