Mood disorders affect everyone, including teenagers. They can make it more difficult for teens to socialize, enjoy their favorite activities, and succeed in school. If…
Binge eating is an eating disorder that involves compulsive eating. Without professional support, a teen with a binge eating disorder might struggle to stop eating.…
According to the National Institutes of Health, an estimated 14.3% of adolescents have mood disorders, and 11.2% of them suffer severe impairment from mood disorders.…
For some teenage boys who are struggling with substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions may be a contributing factor. Depression and anxiety disorders are…
Depression affects millions of people in the US. Similarly, teens can suffer situational depression due to traumatic events or significant changes in their lives. Fortunately,…
When a teenager is going through a moment of depression or anxiety, we often feel like they are just, ‘being a teen’. However, teenagers often…
In the case of most substance use disorders and mental health conditions, cognitive-behavioral therapy for teens is a good idea. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a…
It is common to see teenagers glued to their phones. How can a parent recognize when a teen’s social media use has become problematic? Social…
It’s common for teenagers today to need the support of an adolescent treatment program. At least part of this phenomenon is related to changes in…
There’s nothing more satisfying than when a family works well together as a loving, supportive unit. However, most families don’t function expertly all the time.…