The role of family in recovery for teens is without a doubt a major force in helping a young person find and maintain a path of sustainable sobriety. Moreover, beyond drug and alcohol abuse recovery, the family’s role in the aftercare process also is essential when facing mental health challenges. Thus, without the family’s support, …
The practice of self-care at home for teens is crucial both during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. By learning how to practice self-care at home, teens can help create a positive outlook on their lives. After all, self-care activities are essential benefits of good mental health. As we all know, after …
There is no doubt in scientific and academic circles that the use of social media and digital devices are significant causes of teenage stress. Stress can be detrimental to not only a teen’s current health situation but also to the ongoing growth of their physical bodies and cognitive abilities. Moreover, extensive and ongoing use of …
Online therapy is expanding as the COVID-19 pandemic has made in-person therapy less accessible and safe. Before the pandemic, online therapy services were rapidly growing to meet the needs of a new generation. After all, both Millennials and Generation Z already spend the majority of their time on their mobile phones, portable tables, or laptop …
Is your teen regularly experiencing sugar cravings? Can your teenager finish a meal without having something sweet as a treat? Do you consistently see your teen seeking out sugary snacks, desserts and drinks despite knowing that they’ve had a full proper meal? If the answers are “yes,” then your teenager may be suffering from an …
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 …
When it comes to the family dynamics of addiction, raising the siblings of addicts is difficult for any parent. Parents tend to focus too much energy and effort on the addicted child, which can leave the other children feeling neglected. If left unnoticed, this can lead to resentment and anger, as well as unresolved wounds …
The challenge of dealing with teen emotions is not easy for any parent. Teenagers are transitioning from childhood into adulthood, where they are developing their independence and having their own opinions. It is also a period when mounting pressures around school grades, SAT scores, sports team performance, and college applications can cause teenagers to feel …
When your son or daughter is suffering from an eating disorder, it is completely frightening for parents and loved ones to see the effects on their children. However, some families struggle to understand the dangers associated with an eating disorder in teens and how to help. Further, when thinking about an eating disorder, often times …
From the negative impact stress has on one’s health to the positive correlation between exercise and mood, scientific researchers now believe that mental health and physical health are intricately connected. The rise in mind-body connection research brings the linked interplay between mental health and physical health to the forefront of academic and professional discussions, supporting …
When parents see the alarming reality of teen vaping trends, the facts are overwhelming, and parents’ concern is legitimate. Many teens do not use disposable e-cigarettes because they are too expensive. Rather, they buy e-cigarette batteries called vape pens like JUULs, then refill them with vaping cartridges or JUUL pods in a variety of flavors. …
In recent years, real-life tragedies and their media depictions have highlighted the dangers of online relationships. For example, the HBO documentary I Love You, Now Die tells the story of Michelle Carter and her long-distance boyfriend, Conrad Roy III. Carter, then 17, sent texts to Roy, encouraging him to commit suicide. After his death, she …