Navigating teenage anxiety can feel like a puzzle, each day trying to piece together a different aspect of your child’s struggle. For many parents, the topic of medicating this anxiety provokes a variety of emotions, from apprehension to hope. With the prevalence of anxiety disorders in teens at an all-time high, it’s crucial to address…
About one in four teens suffer at least one anxiety attack. Some experience these crippling attacks on a more frequent basis, such as weekly or daily. These feelings and behaviours can cause problems in daily life and, left untreated, only worsen. Over time, teen anxiety affects school, work, earning ability, and even relationships. If anxiety…
What does a panic attack feel like? A panic attack can look and feel different for each individual who experiences it. Although there are some similarities in panic attacks, the severity and duration of the attack can differ from one situation to the next. Regardless of what type of panic attack your teen has, if…
High anxiety is a common problem among people of all ages, and teens are no exception. In fact, many teens juggle responsibilities at a young age that add to their anxiety. For instance, they manage grades, jobs, and after-school activities. Because of that, you might wonder how to help your teen with anxiety issues. Teen…
As your child ages, they start making their own decisions, selecting their friends, and building networks. But as parents, you might ask yourself, “How do I protect my child from bad influence?” A friend’s bad influence may adversely affect your child—they may become more rebellious, disrespectful, or even experiment with drugs. If you’re worried about…
Anxiety in teens is on the rise. Be it academic deadlines, peer pressure, or even fears about the future in a pandemic-ridden world, teenagers these days struggle with a lot of anxiety and feel all alone in their path. Teens with anxiety become irritable, suffer mood swings, and may even develop sleeping problems and other…
Anxiety is prevalent in teens and can interfere with their overall health and happiness. Generalized anxiety and high-functioning anxiety can be pretty similar, although there are a few distinguishing characteristics. Recognizing the signs of anxiety in teens and knowing if your child is struggling with high-functioning anxiety can help you get the proper treatment for…
When teens live with depression or anxiety, they often try to cover up their symptoms for fear of stigma. They usually do not turn to their parents or other adults and instead try to deal with their emotional pain on their own, which often involves harmful behaviours like drinking or drug use. Recognising the signs…
Anxiety affects people of all ages. Unfortunately, for teenage girls, anxiety can be debilitating. Social pressure from school, social media, home life, and friends can trigger anxiety. Often, anxiety can point to a deeper issue for teenage girls, such as unprocessed childhood trauma or an untreated mood disorder. Sadly, many teens and their families don’t…
The teen years present many challenges that can be either wonderfully life-affirming or destructive to the formation of a teen’s future self. This can mean that productively guiding teens through this time of growth can make all the difference to their future success. Mental health treatment is one of the ways that you can support…