When your teen is struggling or acting out, you may be left shaking your head wondering what happened to your sweet kiddo. As their parent, you want to help them be successful, but right now, they’re not making it easy. Perhaps, They’re pushing you away and you’re...
Among those most affected by the coronavirus pandemic are teenagers and children. For these populations, specifically, virtual classes and social isolation from their peers are causing a great amount of stress and anxiety. Right now, children and teens across the...
As parents, if our child breaks a leg, has a sudden rash, or complains of unexplained aches and pains, we probably wouldn’t think twice about taking them to see a general practitioner. And although our mental and emotional well-being aren’t talked about as often or as...
Since the 1990s, rates of teenage and adolescent depression and anxiety have been on the rise. And unlike adults, many teens underestimate the effects that stress has on their mental, emotional, and physical health both in the short and long-term. These effects...
The teenage years are a time of transition, from childhood to adulthood, from dependent to independent. And just as familial relationships are an essential part of childhood, peer-to-peer connections are an integral part of adolescence. When we are teenagers, our...
With so much technology at our fingertips, it’s no wonder that given the choice, many teenagers would choose to participate in online therapy over more traditional, in-person therapy. Online therapy, also known as teletherapy or e-therapy, differs from traditional...
