With graceful lines and layers of tulle, the world of dance is certainly one of beauty. From a young age, dancers are taught about poise, musicality and movement – all of which must come together in a performance of flawless grace. Within the world of dance, however, the pressures to constantly perform with such beauty …
Sometimes it is hard for parents to see the benefits of technology for teens. After all, when teens spend endless hours playing video games or staring at their smartphones, technology can feel more like a burden than a benefit. However, in today’s challenging world, both during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, the positive effects of …
During the cold, dark months of winter, many teens suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). An increasing number of young people are also suffering from situational depression right now. As parents and caregivers, how can you know the difference? And how can you find the right treatment for teen depression? First, it helps to understand …
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 …
Many teens that suffer from addiction or a mental health issue have experienced some type of trauma in their lives. Traumatic events can occur anytime from early childhood into late adulthood. People often do not realize that their mental health concerns stem from a traumatic event. Further, it can be more difficult to identity the specific event …
The holiday season is a wonderful time of year when friends and family come together, perhaps this year over Zoom or FaceTime, and celebrate the year past and the anticipation for the year ahead. Often, it is also a time when the home liquor cabinet and refrigerator is stocked with alcohol and holiday drinking is …
Parenting teens can be difficult. The closer to adulthood children get, the more likely they are to try to push away from their parents and become their own person. However, some teens push particularly hard, creating more conflict within their families—especially if they suffer from mental health disorders or substance abuse. In return, some parents …
The busy holiday season is sometimes more stressful than joyful. And this holiday season will be a strange one, with social distancing necessary. Holiday traditions will look very different as people spend more time apart and less time connecting in conventional ways. With all of the health precautions a global pandemic creates, What holiday activities …
When one or more children in the household have mental health diagnoses, what happens to the other siblings? Often, as a result of the behaviors and crises caused by the mental illness or substance abuse, the other siblings get less attention. Consequently, they may seek attention in negative ways, including copying the negative sibling behaviors …
Finding a therapist for a teenager can be a tremendous challenge. However, therapy can make the difference between good mental health and increased mental health problems. With so many different types of therapists and therapy available, being willing to invest the time and to research options can be life-changing for a teenager. What Is Evidence-Based …
The terms counseling and therapy are often used synonymously. There are, however, core differences between psychological counseling and psychotherapy. For one thing counseling is generally a more short-term solution as opposed to therapy which is more long term and focuses on a wider scope of issues. What do Therapists do? You may ask the question, “What does …
Approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S.—43.7 million, or 18.6%—experiences mental illness in a given year. It is important to be educated around these prevalent illnesses. Check out these five documentaries on Netflix that discuss mental health issues from a variety of perspectives.