Mental Health

August 29, 2024

Can Anxiety Cause Stomach Pain? 7 Physical Manifestations of Anxiety

It’s an experience most people have — that nervous flutter in your stomach before a big presentation, a knot of worry before a game or maybe […]
August 28, 2024

17 Symptoms of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Teens

Have you ever wondered if your friend’s fear of loud noises or your desire to avoid certain places might be more than just typical teenage anxieties? […]
August 26, 2024

3 Reasons Why Sleep Is Important to Teens’ Mental Health

Has your usually wide-awake teen started hitting the snooze button at every chance? Teens require around eight to 10 hours of sleep every night. However, juggling […]
August 23, 2024

4 Types of Mood Disorders That Can Affect Teens

As a teenager, it’s expected that you’ll experience emotional ups and downs, but sometimes these mood shifts can become super intense and last longer than usual. […]
August 22, 2024

10 Possible Causes of Depression in Teens

Depression in teenagers isn’t uncommon. In fact, an estimated 20% of adolescents in the U.S. had at least one major depressive episode in 2021, according to […]
August 19, 2024

What Is an Intensive Outpatient Program and How Can It Benefit My Teen’s Mental Health?

For many adolescents and teens who struggle with mental health, regular therapy appointments and a supportive family are enough to help them learn to handle their […]
August 17, 2024

How Can Teenagers Deal With Anxiety at School?

Between classes, homework, extracurricular activities and social pressures, school can be a stress-inducing, high-pressure place for teenagers. Most people experience first-day jitters or nerves before a […]
August 16, 2024

How CPTSD Is Differentiated From PTSD: A Comparison Between Two Types of Trauma Disorders

Whether we realize it at the time or later on, trauma can have a huge impact on people. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop after a […]
August 14, 2024

How 5 of These Most Stressful Life Events Can Exacerbate Your Teen’s Mental Health

Sometimes it can feel like life is constantly throwing roadblocks in our way, and each one can impact our mental health. For teens, things like a […]