Mental Health
How 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…
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…
READ MORE6 Tips for Teens With Stress and Mental Health Issues
Stress and mental health issues are prominent among teenagers in America today. According to the American Psychological Association, stress significantly impacts teens’ mental health. While most teens are resilient, they are still human and have limits on how much pressure they can handle. Read this short list of teen stressors and add any others that aren’t on…
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