Talking to your teen about any type of treatment can be a minefield. You might be concerned about how they will receive what you have to say, and you don’t want to push them away from receiving treatment. However, there are many ways of dealing with the issue. Learn more about several options that may…
Mental health problems are on the rise in Canada, especially in teens. With that in mind, celebrating World Mental Health Day is an excellent idea, and it will enable you to open discussion with your teen about mental health. It’s also a brilliant opportunity to do something fun together, and you can raise money for…
It’s one thing to come to terms with having a troubled teen, but it’s quite another to figure out why they’re struggling. The good news is, there are a few common reasons that teens become troubled. And many therapists and treatment programs are well versed in healing troubled teens so they can go on to…
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…
As parents and caregivers, our highest priority is for our children to live healthy, happy lives. We try our best to protect them from pain and difficulties, but unfortunately, some things are outside our control. Certain events and experiences can trigger behavioural changes in our kids. Teen trauma requires treatment in order to help teenagers…
With the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping across the globe, young people are dealing with many serious issues. From teen stress to teen substance abuse, the problems arising due to being isolated and anxious are very real. Everyone handles the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic differently, but teens are especially vulnerable due to their developing psyche. How…
National Recovery Month comes along every September, and with it arrives an opportunity to celebrate your teen’s accomplishments and gains over the past year. Whether your child has completely recovered from their addiction or they are still on the road to recovery, acknowledging milestones is important. The journey to addiction recovery is not always a…
Visible signs of anxiety in teens indicate that the condition has already progressed quite far. Anxiety is the body’s normal response to stress and overwhelming situations. Yet, teens and adolescents experience it differently and often more intensely due to their circumstances and hormonal changes. So, while nearly everyone experiences anxiety at some point in life,…
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…
Teenage depression is similar to what adults experience, but the symptoms may manifest in different ways. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the specific signs of depression in teens due to the various social and developmental challenges they face. Depression can lead to high levels of anxiety and stress, affecting the teen’s school performance and…