Mental Health
What 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 MOREHow School Affects Mental Health Among Teens
Understanding how school affects mental health among teens is an important aspect of supporting your teen. School plays a crucial role in shaping the mental health of teenagers. This transformative period is marked by academic pressures, social dynamics, and the quest for identity, which can significantly influence a teen’s psychological well-being. Understanding and addressing these…
READ MORE10 Benefits of Talk Therapy for Teens
There are many benefits of talk therapy for teens, including improved emotional regulation, enhanced coping strategies for stress, and better communication skills. It provides a safe space for them to explore and understand their thoughts and feelings, aiding in the development of self-awareness and self-esteem. Moreover, it equips them with tools to manage mental health…
READ MOREWhat to Do if You Find Drugs in Your Child’s Room
If you find drugs in your child’s room, it is crucial to approach the situation calmly, initiate an open dialogue, and seek professional guidance. Immediate action is necessary, but hasty reactions can exacerbate the situation. Your primary objective should be to ensure the safety and well-being of your child. Discovering drugs in your child’s room…
READ MOREHow to Motivate a Depressed Teenager: A Parent’s Guide
Depression is a serious and common mental health disorder affecting people of all ages, including teenagers. It’s estimated that one in five teenagers will experience depression at some point during their adolescence. As a parent, it can be difficult to watch your child struggle with depression, but there are ways to help motivate and support…
READ MOREHow to Improve Adolescent Mental Health
Mental health in adolescents refers to their emotional and psychological well-being. It also includes how they interact with others and build social relationships. Adolescent mental health should be a priority for families, schools, and society as problems continue to rise. A Harvard report claims the United States is in the middle of an adolescent mental health…
READ MOREManaging Your Teens Mental Health This Holiday Season
Mental health issues among teenagers were on the rise before COVID-19 put the world on lockdown. Since that time, teens mental health has become a national concern. Mental Health America (MHA) reports that 15% of teens between 12 and 17 had at least one major depressive episode in the previous year. This is an increase of…
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…
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