Eating disorders can occur for a variety of reasons. But it is important to understand anyone can ultimately develop an eating disorder. Adolescence can be…
Being a teenager isn’t easy. First, teens need to keep their grades up in tough high school subjects. Second, they’re pressured to join many extracurricular…
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.…
Modern western medicine often focuses on treating a single symptom. This can be great for broken bones or local infections. However, for mental health disorders,…
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…
Adults aren’t the only ones who struggle with substance use disorder. In fact, a growing number of adolescents turn to drugs every day. Although there…
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…
