It’s commonly known that exercise can help many people manage their health. But did you know that exercise can be especially helpful for teens? Exercise therapy has several advantages that can help teens address physical and mental health concerns. The benefits of exercise therapy can include improved coordination, balance, muscle strength, and cardiovascular endurance. If…
Exercise therapy is an effective and natural way for teens to improve their physical, mental, and emotional health. It’s a form of therapy that helps teens become more aware of the connection between movement and well-being. Through this form of therapy, teens learn how to use physical activity to boost self-esteem, improve physical health, and…
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…
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…
Music is food for the soul. When you are happy, a great song will make you want to get up and dance. When you are sad, the right song can shift your mood. In recent years, research has shown that music therapy can support adolescents dealing with chronic depression or substance use disorder. Why Should…
When a teen undergoes a traumatic experience, the best way to help them is by identifying treatment options. Traumas such as sexual abuse, bullying, grief, and witnessing violence can leave teens feeling isolated, fearful, and in some cases, totally withdrawn. When teens feel that they cannot release their pain, they often end up facing anxiety…
Imagine witnessing constant violence in your life. How do you believe that would impact your emotional stability? For children who have experienced traumatic experiences, the memories can be long-lasting. It is not uncommon for trauma to lead to anxiety or depression in young adults. In some cases, trauma, anxiety, and depression combined can lead to…
When a teen experiences trauma, whether it is bullying or witnessing violence, they need our help. However, identifying trauma in teens is often a challenge as adolescents can usually isolate themselves from others, a behavior that is common amongst many teens. As a result, adults should keep an open dialogue with the teens in their…
The teen years are naturally challenging. Young adults and their families realize that they are no longer children and not yet adults. Teens are discovering and acknowledging their identities and planning for their futures. Yet along the way, nearly 25% of American adolescents are sometimes met with challenges such as mental health or substance use…
We’ve heard of teens obsessed with video games and seemingly cannot do anything else. Is this a sign of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? Although sometimes, it can just be a passion or enjoyable pastime, some teens genuinely do suffer from OCD. Psychology Today even suggests video games can irritate OCD symptoms. If your teen is showing…