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…
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,…
Teens across the country are affected by disordered eating every day. Pressure from social media, peers, and athletic teams can lead teens and young adults…
The holidays can be stressful for everyone. For many teens, the winter months and holidays can be even more challenging. Holiday events, school breaks, and…
Teens around the country are struggling every day. Most doctors approach a teenager’s symptoms as individual symptoms rather than pieces of a person’s life puzzle.…
