The end of a year is a time to look back and reflect, and the beginning of the next year is a perfect opportunity for clearing the slate and looking ahead with renewed positivity. Hence, it’s a great time for everyone in the family to renew their focus on mental wellness—and particularly for teens, who …
Keeping positive and maintaining an optimistic attitude is more important today than perhaps ever before. We all have been struggling to navigate the difficulties of this global pandemic. For some, COVID-19 has taken a toll on physical health, but it has also taken a toll on mental health. For those who may have lost a …
To understand co-occurring disorder treatment, a parent first needs to know what a co-occurring disorder is. Also known as dual diagnosis, a co-occurring disorder is a condition of suffering from both a mental health condition and a comorbid substance abuse problem. Although it sounds technical, comorbidity is simply a term for the simultaneous presence of …
Valentine’s Day and the art of emotional self-care are like partners in an annual dance. Indeed, one of the best questions for young people in recovery to ask is how to survive Valentine’s Day single while remaining in a positive state of mind. After all, it’s a challenge to survive Valentine’s Day single because there …
A difficult combination of teen academic anxiety and high school stress is plaguing American teenagers today. Academic anxiety and exam stress is steadily increasing, leading to unexpected mental health challenges. Hence, coping with school stress is a pressing health concern today in the United States. Parents need to develop tools to help kids build resilience, …
If your teen is in recovery or looking for a healthy outlet for their adrenaline, participating in extreme sports may be a good option for them. Here are some of the reasons why.
Being a teenager can be really tough sometimes. Pressures from school, family, friends and extracurriculars paired with changes experienced during adolescence can make them feel like a pressure cooker waiting to explode. As a result, some teens can feel really angry while dealing with these changes. If this sounds like your teen, here are some …
When you’re recovering from self-harm, you might find that you need distractions or alternatives to keep negative thoughts at bay. Fortunately, there are several simple options that can keep you busy and productive. Here are 10 things you can do the next time you’re worried about your behavior. Draw or Paint a Picture Channeling your …
We’ve all been there: feeling aggravated over a situation, even when we don’t want to. Sometimes that sense of frustration even creeps up out of nowhere and leaves us expressing negative thoughts about ourselves and others. Your teen, in particular, may not know how to handle their frustration, but you can lend some guidance by …
After experiencing trauma, your teen might encounter certain situations that could bring up old feelings surrounding that initial traumatic event. These moments are called triggers and they’re a normal part in the recovery process from PTSD. However, there are ways that your teen can be aware of triggers to help lessen symptoms of PTSD. Here …
A simple thank you can go a long way. We’ve all experienced that moment when another person was truly thankful for something we did for them and it’s a joy when we get to share our gratitude with others. By showing your teen the importance of being appreciative of others, you’ll help them become a …
To some extent, periods of stress are normal in life, but it can still be uncomfortable and certainly undesirable. Here are some foods your teen can implement in their diet to help reduce feelings of stress and even anxiety.