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…
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…
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…
Becoming aware of mental health and effective treatment needs to be an ongoing discussion in our homes and communities, according to the World Federation of Mental Health. To raise awareness about mental health, the organization established World Mental Health Day in 1992. Since then, mental health has been celebrated worldwide on October 10, with participants advocating for…