As a parent, you already know that vaping is a hot trend among teenagers in the United States. Vape products are marketed heavily, and because its available for purchase virtually everywhere, many teens feel that vaping is safe and cool. […]
Vaping is one of the popular substance abuse trends in the United States. It is estimated that 1 in 20 Americans vape and that more than 2.5 million middle and high school students reported using vapes (also known as e-cigarettes) […]
Many teens experience events in their young lives that are traumatic. For most young people, they learn to work through the feelings and emotions associated with those events and move on with their lives. However, there are some teens who […]
Now more than ever, teen mental health needs increased focus. We know the teen years are a time of significant growth and development of the body and brain. As teens try to navigate these changes, many encounter difficulties. If not […]
The teen brain goes through substantial and transformative changes. During this period of development, the way teens view their world undergoes drastic changes. If teens experience events that are traumatic, it can be major long-term impacts on their physical and […]
If your child is a teenager, you know that anxiety is a common and unavoidable emotion. The teen years are marked by tremendous growth in their brains and bodies. Coupled with increased family and academic expectations and peer pressure, teenagers […]
Anxiety is a common and often crippling mental illness impacting teens. Statistics provided by the National Institute of Mental Health show that 31.9% of young people aged 13-18 were diagnosed with anxiety. Additional information from the CDC shows that young […]
For many teenagers, the ability to express their emotions and feelings is difficult. This is especially true for teens who struggle with mental illness and substance abuse. Helping teens find ways to communicate what they think and feel is the […]
The body and brain of the average teen goes through explosive growth and change. This change and increased expectations and pressures to succeed make teenagers feel overwhelmed and anxious. To cope with these changes, some teens turn to substances. What […]
For those who are teenagers, anxiety is a common and unavoidable emotion. With rapid brain and body development, increased academic and social pressures, and increased responsibility at home, teens have a full plate of emotions to deal with on a […]
