In the U.S., rates of anxiety, depression, and suicidality are at all-time highs. A 2018 report by the Child Mind Institute found that there was a 17% increase in anxiety…

“My teen is in need of mental health therapy and counseling, but there are so many options out there. How do I find a good therapist that meets their specific…

“Think with your gut.” “Gut instinct.” “Feel it in your gut.” We use these terms and phrases in our everyday conversations all the time. But did you know that your…

When Melanie was 17 years old, she was a straight-A student. She received a National Merit Scholarship, and her SAT scores had college recruiters from all over the nation knocking…

The human brain doesn’t finish developing until a person’s mid-20s. When in-progress development is coupled with the pressures of being a young person today, it can cause teens to act…

Marijuana use is big business. You only have to drive along the freeway (especially in college towns) to see cannabis billboards everywhere. But the legalized marijuana used these days, including…

“We are considering a residential treatment center for our child who needs a mental health treatment plan that gives more in-depth, consistent care. I’m nervous because I’m unsure what to…

Social media platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, Twitter, and Instagram play a large role in the lives of teens. We hear about the risks all the time, such as Internet addiction,…

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, in 2019, 15.7% of adolescents ages 12-17 experienced at least one major depressive episode. That’s no small number, especially when you consider that depression can have a major impact on…