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5 Symptoms of Anxiety in Teen Girls
Undoubtedly, teen girls have a lot on their plate. They’re figuring out who they are while also navigating academic demands, complicated social situations, and self-image issues. For a teen without anxiety, these are challenging to navigate. For a teen with anxiety, they may feel impossible. Teen girls who experience anxiety often struggle to identify and…
READ MOREHow Does School Affect Your Teenager’s Mental Health?
How Does School Affect Your Teenager’s Mental Health? School for teenagers is often very similar to jobs for adults. While every workplace is different, so is every school system. The environment of each school system may differ. However, the general themes often remain the same. Schools include diverse populations of teens, each at different stages…
READ MOREWhat To Do When Your Teen Won’t Stop Criticizing You
When I put myself in the shoes of parents, I struggle to grasp what it must be like to witness a child’s birth, nurture that child’s development, change their diapers, nurse them, take them to school & sports …. only to have them grow up and say things like: “If you had only ______, things…
READ MOREReasons a Student May Be Struggling in School That Aren’t ‘My Teacher Doesn’t Like Me’
In my previous role as a tutor, I worked with a lot of students who were struggling in school. One of the most common explanations for a student’s academic challenges I heard from both students and parents was that their teacher ‘didn’t like’ them or ‘had it out for’ them. Now, in some cases, this…
READ MORE7 Thanksgiving Mental Health Tips for Teens
The holidays for some teens can mean relaxing, hanging out with family, and overeating home-cooked meals. For other teens, however, it increases stressors and triggers, potentially leading to relapse. Maintaining recovery takes work and involves making mental health a priority. Thanksgiving mental health tips can help teens manage the stress that comes with the holiday…
READ MOREThe Importance of Family Systems for Teens
Recent statistics from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) show that one in six American youth experiences a mental health disorder annually. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among those between 10 and 14. NAMI notes that teens with mental health issues are twice as likely to drop out of high school and three…
READ MOREMost Common Teen Co-occurring Disorders
Both mental health and substance use disorders affect not only the teen but also their friends and family. Sometimes it can be hard to distinguish between what is typical teen behavior and something more serious. You don’t know if their mood and behavior changes are due to substance misuse, lack of sleep, or hormones. You…
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