Life can be an incredibly challenging thing — especially for teens struggling with their mental health. Teens are trying to navigate their daily lives with an influx of information from the media, as well as their future on the horizon. Existential crises are incredibly common and affect many people. However, they also offer an opportunity…
An assortment of mood-related changes often marks the teen years. With every action they take, they prepare for the next phase of their lives: adulthood. From changing bodies, developing their own beliefs, and even setting goals for the future, adolescence can be an exciting and anxiety-ridden time for teens. What happens when the mood swings…
If your teen is experiencing mental health issues, you should know there are many ways to improve their emotional and psychological well-being. An excellent first step is to identify what might be causing the problem and discuss it with a mental health professional. However, there are also many things you can do to improve their…
Mental health is an important topic to discuss, especially regarding teens. As the world changes each year, mental health trends shift and evolve. Understanding these potential changes can help us better serve our teens as we prepare for 2023. If you or a teen you love needs teen mental health treatment, contact 877.466.0620 to learn…
One of the most complex and challenging parts of being a teenager is coping with traumatic events. This may be due to a change in family dynamics, bullying, or any other type of stressful situation. Unfortunately, how these types of experiences are handled as a teen can affect how you handle them during adulthood. If…
An existential crisis does not only impact adults – it also impacts teenagers and young adults. Gifted children and teenagers often experience existential depression because the world around them does not meet their expectations or ideals, which leads to disappointment or a sense of hopelessness.
Schizophrenia is a severe mental health disorder that can drastically affect the lives of those suffering from this condition. While it typically develops in adults, signs of schizophrenia can also appear in teenagers. Knowing the signs of schizophrenia in teens is essential for recognizing the disorder early on and seeking appropriate treatment. If a teen…
Imagine constantly feeling like you need to remain clean, so you wash your hands repeatedly to avoid feeling dirty or feel like you have to hoard food in your closet or under your bed to not worry about being hungry. These are examples of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a mental health disorder that emerges in childhood…
Every day, teenagers in Southern California are struggling with trauma. The events in their lives can be overwhelming and have a lasting impact on their mental health. That’s why it’s so essential for them to have access to teen trauma treatment services. Trauma treatment can help these teens heal their emotional wounds and learn how…
Mental health is just as important as physical health, but for some reason, many people don’t take teen mental health seriously. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), one in five people aged 18 and below in the U.S. struggles with a mental health disorder. Yet less than half of these children and teens…