While it’s normal for adolescents to experience bad moods, most will quickly bounce back and return to a normal state. When teens are sad, feel hopeless, and withdraw for a period of weeks, or longer, they could be experiencing depression. These negative feelings can become a significant disruption in daily life that affects behaviour, school…
If you feel that your teen is struggling with troubling behaviours, you may have come across information about dual diagnosis programs online. You may be asking yourself, “What is a dual diagnosis program?” Our dual diagnosis treatment program works to provide mental health care in addition to treating the problematic behaviours that cause turmoil to…
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…
Knowing your teen is showing signs of depression can leave you feeling worried, overwhelmed, and entirely helpless, especially if you are unsure of what to do next. If your teen is struggling with symptoms of depression, it is important to determine the best course of action to get them the help they need. While overcoming…
Interventions are often the last resort for family members and friends who witness their loved ones struggling with dependency or destructive behavior. Interventions are necessary to offer support to teens and help them recover. If you’re planning on staging an intervention, there are a few main tips to follow to effectively provide your love and…
One of the most common times for people to suffer from depression is during their teenage years. Whether a child is the victim of bullying or struggling to understand where they fit in, it can be easy for their mood and behavior to be affected by the condition of their mental health. On World Mental…
If you’re the parent of a troubled teen, and you’ve been struggling with serious issues for some time now, it’s important to make sure that your teen receives a proper diagnosis for any mental health problems they might be suffering from. When looking at avoidant personality disorder vs social anxiety, it’s easy to see that…
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) recently reported statistics about teen mental health, including those suffering PTSD. Among those in North America, statistics show that five percent of teenagers have post-traumatic stress disorder. Even with 1.5 percent of young people suffering severe effects of this treatable disorder, parents still remain unclear of the symptoms…
If your teen is struggling from anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, or some other type of mental health issue, then you can help them manage these issues by providing a healthier environment and encouraging them to lead a healthier lifestyle. There are several ways that you can teach your teenager how to improve mental health.…
Group therapy is a powerful and effective way for your child to overcome substance abuse or a mental health condition. Group therapy activities provide a wide range of benefits that help your teen grow and become stronger during their treatment plan. Having social support, accountability, and feeling of belonging are all critical during your teen’s…