Trauma can mean many things, but whichever it is, as a parent, you’ll want to know the signs. It’s heartbreaking to think that your teen may have experienced trauma, but knowing the signs can help. Discover three signs of teen trauma, examine what teen trauma involves, and reach out for help today to set your…
As a parent, you may feel reluctant to discuss topics that could distress your teen. We love our kids and would protect them from every harm if we could. Unfortunately, the reality is that your child likely has many worries swirling through their head already. By not bringing up difficult subjects, you’re ignoring an important…
Anxiety is the body’s normal reaction to stress, and it helps teenagers handle overwhelming or tense moments. It is usual for teenagers to experience fear at given moments in their lives. However, sometimes what appears like ordinary teen struggles may indicate an underlying anxiety disorder that needs medical intervention. As such, parents and guardians ought…
Adolescence can be a difficult time for many teens and their families. While mood swings and an overwhelming need for independence are common during this phase, more severe or disturbing behavioural trends like oppositional defiant disorder can sometimes signify a problem. What are the symptoms associated with this condition? Why is professional treatment essential to…
Self-harm and teens has become an increasingly prevalent symptom of emotional distress. Self-harm refers to a behaviour whereby a person intentionally injures their body. Most parents do not understand the relation between self-harm and teens. This is because some think it is one of the ways teens seek attention. However, it is crucial to understand…
What Are Co-Occurring Disorders? Co-occurring disorders happen when someone has a substance use problem and a mental health concern that’s affecting their functioning. The term “dual diagnosis” also describes these disorders. While substance abuse and mental illness are unique as disorders on their own, we know that approximately 45% to 50% of drug and alcohol…
If your teen suffers ADD, you see firsthand how much they struggle with lost assignments, forgetfulness, late school work, messy environments, and other daily hurdles to productivity. You can help them overcome some of these struggles through organization. Learn how organization helps ADD, through practical tips for making life easier. Specifically How Organization Helps ADD…
Imagine a day when everyone’s kind to other people. You go out of your way to do nice things for complete strangers. If this sounds appealing, then celebrate World Kindness Day Nov 13th 2018. But if you and your teen already experienced damage due to unkindness, there’s help. What Happens on World Kindness Day Nov…
Depression is a very serious mental illness, and more and more young people are struggling with it than ever before. Unfortunately, although many young people struggle with depression, they aren’t getting the help they need. This is due to a variety of reasons, but as a parent, it’s important to know the signs of depression…
Mental health is a major problem throughout the world, and many people lack awareness and education. There are more people than ever who struggle with anxiety, depression, and other forms of mental illness. Because of this, the World Health Organization (WHO) has dedicated an entire day to the topic of mental health. World Mental Health…