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…
Today, even a few hours without a smartphone can seem virtually impossible. Many parents may joke that their teenagers are addicted to their smartphones. Unfortunately,…
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…
Alcohol is often the first substance teenagers experiment with. It’s easy to get and has the reputation of being more benign than prescription or illicit…
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,…
Teenage years can be challenging. Many teens test boundaries and their own independence. For many, this results in behavioral changes. Some of these might be…
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…
Today, more and more young people face unique challenges. Fear of failure, peer and family pressure, and the idea they need to become a particular…
The new year can make everyone feel like it’s time to assess goals and set new goals for the year ahead. It’s a daunting and…