Teen Mental Health
23 Fun Family-Friendly Spring Break Ideas: 2023 Edition
Flowers aren’t the only things aplenty this spring break. There are so many fun spring break activities to do in the greater Los Angeles area, where you can explore the great outdoors and the humble indoors too. Spending time with your family is one of the best ways to take care of your mental health,…
Read MoreThe Real Value of Meditation During Recovery
When people think of meditation, there are often a wide variety of images that come to mind. One of the most familiar or common is that of monks using meditation as a part of their routines or ritual practices. The art or practice of meditation is not new. The practice has been used by cultures…
Read MoreShould You Let Your Kids Miss School for A Mental Health Day?
The concept of the mental health day is not necessarily new, but the act of physically taking time away from one’s daily stressors and obligations to care for their mental health is a little less common than some believe. Many people talk about taking a mental health day or needing a mental health day, but…
Read MoreDepression During the Holidays – Common Signs to Look For in Teens
Depression and mental health challenges related to depressive disorders have grown in prevalence among American teens in recent years. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, as many as 13% of US teens between the ages of 12 and 17 reported experiencing at least one episode of major depression in the previous year. This number represented a 5%…
Read More5 Tips for Good Mental Health this Holiday Season
The holiday season is generally considered a happy and joyous time of year, so it may be surprising to learn how many youth and adults alike experience elevated levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. Reports from the American Psychological Association indicate that between 48% and 64% of people experience heightened stress levels during the holidays. …
Read MoreSex Addiction in Teens: Where to go for Help
Sex addiction (hypersexuality, compulsive sexual behavior, etc.) is a term used to describe frequent and excessive urges, desires, thoughts, or behaviors that focus on sexual acts or other factors related to sex. Someone with a sex addiction cannot control their thoughts and behaviors. In time, they lead to emotional harm, challenges, and damage to relationships,…
Read More#DidYouKnow- 3 Uncommon Types of Teen Learning Disabilities
When the conversation turns to teen learning disabilities, people often think of familiar conditions such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, or perhaps dyslexia. But there are several other, less familiar (or uncommon) types of learning disabilities diagnosed in teens and youth. No matter the diagnosis, learning disabilities can make it difficult, sometimes excessively…
Read MoreTeen Anger Issues: 3 Warning Signs
Everyone, regardless of age, experiences anger now and then. For parents of teens, outbursts of anger and frustration may seem like a daily occurrence. As children grow, they strive for independence, a process that often involves pushing boundaries and parental patience. Although teen anger issues and frustration are a normal part of their journey towards…
Read MorePrescription Drug Abuse in Teens
Prescription drugs are among the most widely abused substances by teens in the United States. In the last decade, rates of prescription drug abuse among teens have more than doubled. Unfortunately, many parents may not recognize that there is danger before addiction has already developed. Teens and Prescription Drug Abuse Research suggests young Americans,…
Read MoreWhat are the Signs of Schizotypal Personality Disorder?
Everyone is unique in their own way. The teen years are often filled with awkward behaviors, developmental changes, and other aspects of physical and social development that may be considered odd or different to others. However, suppose your teen displays strange thinking patterns, odd behaviors, or struggles to form relationships with others. In that case,…
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