Teens: Donate Your Social Media to Help Prevent Suicide
Okay, your social media content might be a little personal and you likely wouldn’t want to share it with people who are going to investigate it. But what if it were used to prevent a friend,...
View ArticleHow to Change Negative Self Talk
Okay, from time to time you might hear yourself talking in your mind. For the most part, you might be simply talking out the things you need to get done or a reminder like, “Oh yeah, I need to ask my...
View ArticleHow to Connect with Other Teens with the Same Concerns
There is a good reason why support groups and group therapy has been so successful over the ages. It’s primarily because when people can connect with others who share the same problems or concerns in...
View ArticleReasons Behind Why You Feel Crappy From Time to Time
There are a lot of words that can describe feeling bad about yourself, others, or the world. You might feel sad, depressed, lost, confused, worried, or downright crappy. Sometimes, you don’t know why...
View ArticleHow to Use Reflective Listening with Your Teen
There can be an odd parent-child relationship that develops when children become teenagers. For most part, you may have had a healthy and happy relationship with your child – up until now. Now that...
View ArticlePreteens and Suicide: Preventing Your Worst Nightmare
Believe it or not children between the ages of 5 to 14 years old can experience depression and even commit suicide. According to research, there is a clear relationship between depression and...
View ArticleTeenage Rebellion May Mean More Than You Think
It’s common for parents to expect some type of rebellion in their teens. This is a time when adolescents are learning to find their own way in the world. They’re likely going to push buttons, stretch...
View ArticleTeens: Having a Mental Illness Isn’t Your Fault
Adolescence is a time for exploration, discovery, and fun. It can be a wonderful stage of life. Yet, if you have been diagnosed with a mental illness you might worry about how to tell your friends or...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Behavioral Therapy for Teens
Behavioral therapy is a type of therapy often used with teens and adults who need help changing potentially self-destructive behaviors. Self-destructive behaviors can be symptoms of addiction,...
View ArticleIf Your Teen Has a Mental Illness, Should You Seek Treatment Right Away?
If you recognize symptoms of mental illness in your teen, you may be wondering whether or not to have your teen seen by a mental health provider. In most cases (if not all), seeking assistance for a...
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