• Teen Sitting on Chair

    Can Vaping Lead to Addiction in Teens?

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    The popularity of e-cigarettes has increased in recent years, especially among teens. A study published on JAMA Network found that 27.5% of high school students [...]

  • Supporting Teen and Family After Suicide Attempt

    How to Cope if Your Child Has Attempted Suicide

    559 words|2.8 min read|

    When a child tries to take their own life, it is difficult for a parent to comprehend their decision. While there may be warning signs, [...]

  • Teens and Opioid Use

    Teen Opioid Use: Risk Factors and Prevention

    598 words|3 min read|

    The opioid epidemic is a significant issue throughout the country, with the president even declaring it a public health emergency in 2017. Opioid use affects [...]

  • Requesting an Assessment

    How to Request a Mental Health Assessment

    576 words|2.9 min read|

    When you think of mental health disorders, what comes to mind? If a slew of negative connotations and thoughts flooded your mind, that’s okay. As [...]

  • Suicide Warning Signs in Teens and How You Can Help

    Teen Suicide Warning Signs: What to Look For

    685 words|3.4 min read|

    It’s an unfortunate truth that teen suicide rates are on the rise. This fact leaves many parents, teachers, coaches, and caregivers feeling understandably concerned about [...]

  • Anxiety Can Differ in Children and Adults

    Anxiety: How is it Different for Kids and Adults?

    673 words|3.4 min read|

    Most everyone feels worried and anxious sometimes. This can often be a natural and healthy response to the unknown or a possible danger. Sometimes, however, [...]

  • Mother Helping Anxious Teen

    How to Help Your Child with Anxiety

    571 words|2.9 min read|

    Anxiety is normal, especially in adolescents who are dealing with new experiences. Additionally, the teenage brain is not yet fully developed, so they can be [...]

  • Mother Having Serious Conversation with Teen

    How to Talk to Children About Tragedies or Disasters

    601 words|3 min read|

    Every parent wants to shelter their children from the horrors of the world for as long as possible. However, sooner or later, every child has [...]

  • Parent and Teen Talking

    Choosing the Right Addiction Treatment Center for Your Child

    516 words|2.6 min read|

    You do everything in your power to keep your children safe, but it’s impossible for any parent to be present at every moment. Even the [...]

  • Letting go of an enabling child.

    How to Identify and Pull Away from Dependent Children

    602 words|3 min read|

    When you first become a parent, you often think about how to best raise your child and what values you wish to pass along. You [...]

  • Young girl who is depressed

    Distinguishing “Normal” Behavior from Depression in Teens

    646 words|3.2 min read|

    During puberty, many teenagers go through mood swings and other behaviors associated with adolescence. In addition to puberty, there are a lot of other life [...]

  • Man being successful in life

    5 Adulting Skills You Won’t Learn in School and How To Acquire Them

    571 words|2.9 min read|

    When you're a kid, all you want to do is grow up so you can enjoy expanded freedom to make choices and live on your [...]

  • Mental health and adulthood

    Helping Young Adults with a Mental Illness into Adulthood

    495 words|2.5 min read|

    Mental health is something that affects everyone in different ways, and young adults in particular must navigate many changing aspects of wellness. Young adults that [...]

  • Teenager

    How Treating Dual Diagnosis Disorders in Teens Differs from Other Treatments

    625 words|3.1 min read|

    Two diagnoses occurring at that same time are known collectively as a co-occurring disorder or dual diagnosis. This type of condition is often associated with [...]

  • Struggling Teenager

    Common Warning Signs of Teen Prescription Drug Use

    709 words|3.5 min read|

    According to the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, 90 percent of adults who are addicted to prescription drugs started using drugs in middle school [...]

  • Teen Early Intervention

    Importance of Early Intervention for Teen Drug Abuse

    453 words|2.3 min read|

    You're cleaning your child's room and find a bag of pills, or maybe school calls saying he's been caught drinking on school grounds. Perhaps a [...]