Teen Mental Health
How to Spot Cell Phone Addiction Symptoms
Today, pretty much everyone has a cell phone. It is not uncommon to see people of all ages; some far younger than one might expect, walking around with a cell phone in their hand. In restaurants on airplanes or in other public settings, smartphones are frequently used as a means to entertain and quiet kiddos…
Read MoreMental Psychotherapy Treatment: Insight-Oriented Therapy
Insight-oriented therapy is a client-centered type of talk therapy that questions “how well do you know yourself.” Also known as insight therapy, insight-oriented therapy strives to guide your teen towards developing a better, improved understanding of self. It is an approach to mental health and wellness that focuses on helping your teen understand how their…
Read MoreWhat is Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder?
Disinhibited social engagement disorder is classified as an attachment disorder. A young child or adolescent who struggles with disinhibited social engagement disorder may find it challenging to form meaningful, deep connections to others, including parents and caregivers. It is one of two attachment disorders that affect children younger than 18 years of age. The other…
Read MoreHow to Navigate the Complex World of Trauma Therapy
When adolescents or teens experience trauma, the results can be detrimental to their physical and psychological health. Many long to feel a sense of safety and comfort again but are not sure how to process what they have witnessed or been through. Healing from a traumatic experience is a complex, seemingly unattainable challenge. Trauma-informed therapy…
Read MorePsychology Principles to Improve Your Unspecified Anxiety Disorder
Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time. Certain events, situations, or even people result in a twinge of fear or discomfort about what is to come—job interviews, big tests, first dates, new schools, etc. The list of potential anxiety-producing circumstances is long. For most people, the feelings of anxiety that result from day-to-day events subside…
Read MoreUnhealthy Eating and Teenage Brains – 10 Things You Need to Know Now!
Although a significant portion of brain development takes place during early adolescence, the teen years are also a time of substantial change and development. The growth that takes place during these critical years can have a significant impact on their thinking and behaviors. Essential aspects of their day-to-day lives such as sleep, activity, socializing, and…
Read MoreMost Misunderstood Facts About Paranoid Personality Disorder
If your teen struggles with a paranoid personality disorder, they struggle with feelings of paranoia and an unrelenting mistrust and suspicion of those around them. These feelings are not reserved for strangers or community members. They also extend to family, friends, and loved ones the teen may know well. These feelings occur even when there…
Read MoreHow Therapy Helps with Depression
Depression is a common mental health condition that affects millions of teens across the nation. Teen depression is actually more common among adolescents and teens than many realize. In teens, depression causes persistent and sometimes overwhelming feelings of sadness. These are often accompanied by a loss of interest in everyday activities, which formerly brought joy…
Read MoreStart 2021 Right: Mental Health Milestones
2020 has been wrought with challenges. Nine months ago, the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in our nation and nothing has been the same since. Adolescents and teens across the United States have missed out on fundamental milestones in their development. Many missed out on graduations, prom, first dances, and perhaps most importantly, time spent in a…
Read MoreAre You Struggling with Suicidal Ideation?
By definition, suicidal ideation defines the feelings one experiences when they want to take their own life or are thinking about and considering suicide. Suicide rates are alarmingly high among adolescents and teens in the United States. According to a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the rate of suicide for…
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