Teen Behavioral Health
Understanding Anger Issues in Your Teenage Girl
Everyone gets in a bad mood from time to time, but teenagers typically have emotional outbursts on several occasions, including acting out in anger. When parents witness repeated symptoms of anger issues in a girl, they may not understand what triggers them and how to handle them. Hillcrest offers comprehensive care at our residential facility…
Read MoreMy Teen Son Won’t Stop Lying: How Do I Help Him?
Parents have memories of their children when they were sweet little babies, and it’s quite a shock when they become a teenager and develop a habit of lying. Their parents struggle to understand what’s going on and if it’s more than just poor teenage choices. If you find yourself asking the question “How to stop…
Read MoreIs Equine Therapy Covered By Insurance?
When someone mentions therapy, most people think about sitting across from a therapist speaking one-on-one or participating as part of a group. What many people leave out is the option of engaging in equine therapy. This type of therapy helps people from all walks of life deal with their issues, including mental health disorders and…
Read MoreTeenage Anger Towards Mother: What to Do
They say raising teenagers is not for the faint of heart because there are so many bumps along the way in terms of how they act, feel, and think, but what about when a child exhibits a lot of teenage anger towards their mother? When teenagers become excessively argumentative and act out with anger and…
Read MoreAverage Teen Screen Time: What’s Normal in 2026
Kids today do not know a world without screen time options. They are growing up with computers, smartphones, social media, and streaming services for music, television, and film. What might surprise some parents is the average screen time for teens has increased dramatically to the point it makes up a large amount of how they…
Read MoreCoping With a Disrespectful Teenager: 5 Tips
We all remember what it was like to be a teenager who thought we knew it all and found input from adults tiresome, but what happens when we become the parents of teenagers? Being on the other side of this parent/child exchange can be confusing and leave parents wondering what average teenage behavior is and…
Read MoreAdolescent Coping Skills: Tips for Parents
Teenagers face a mountain of challenges and often struggle with learning how to face each of them. When they lack an effective adolescent coping strategy, it can lead to difficult emotions, poor choices, and a lack of hope. Hillcrest provides residential and outpatient programs for young people who have lost their way and need help…
Read MoreIs ADHD a Form of Neurodivergence?
A diagnosis of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) used to feel like something people would automatically judge, in large part due to not understanding the nature of the disorder. Is ADHD a form of neurodivergence and, if so, what does that mean? Hillcrest explores this subject to help people gain a better understanding of how there…
Read MoreMy Teen Won’t Get Out Of Bed: What To Do
Every parent of a teenager has experienced concern over how much or how little their child sleeps, especially when it comes to doing well in school and managing the rest of their lives. Sometimes, what started as something that happened now and then becomes habitual. Are you wondering why it seems like your teen won’t…
Read MoreTeen Cliques: The Impact on Teen Mental Health
One of the most common adolescent experiences is being part of a teen clique or trying to become a member of a specific one. It helps define the individual to themselves, their fellow students, school personnel, and parents. Being part of a clique or left out of one can cause changes in a person’s self-esteem…
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