Mental Health
Attention-Seeking Behavior: Why Your Teen Wants Attention
Find out what attention-seeking behavior is, including its symptoms and psychological causes, as well as how you can help stop it in teens.
Read MoreAll-or-Nothing Thinking: The Impact of a Black-and-White Mentality
Learn what all-or-nothing thinking is, what causes it, examples of a black-and-white mentality, and how to help your teen or young adult.
Read MoreAvoidance Behavior: Normal Teen Behavior or a Bigger Concern?
Find out what avoidance behavior is, some examples and types of avoidance, how it can be a coping mechanism, and how you can help your teen.
Read MoreHow Ruminating Thoughts Affect Teens
Find out how what rumination is, how it can be caused by OCD, some examples and causes of repetitive thoughts, and how to stop them.
Read MoreAngry Teenagers: What Parents Should Know
Find out why your teenager is so angry, the signs of anger issues, and when to get anger management help.
Read MoreSelf-Esteem Activities for Teens
Learn what self-esteem is, the causes and common signs of low self-esteem, and how proactive activities like journaling can help teens.
Read MoreRacism and Mental Health: The Psychological Effects
Learn about the psychological effects of racism on mental health, important statistics, and how to find the right therapist.
Read MoreWhen You’re Struggling: A Mental Health Support Letter to Teens
This mental health support letter was written by Mary Vanderholm, an associate clinical mental health counselor at Sunrise, a residential treatment center in Utah. Dear Teen, Life can be hard, but it isn’t supposed to be miserable. If you have a bad day, that’s one thing. But if your bad days are happening more often…
Read MoreHow Should Parents Handle It When Their Teenager Refuses To Go to School?
Learn the reasons why a teenager refuses to go to school and how you should address school refusal in this helpful article.
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to The Teen Mental Health Crisis
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 disorder diagnosis among young people over the preceding decade. Pew Research Center found that the number of teenagers who recently experienced depression increased 59% between…
Read MoreHow Your Teen’s Mental Health Is Related to Their Gut Health
“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 brain and gastrointestinal (GI) system really are closely connected? In fact, as shared in a Healthline article, scientific research has highlighted many connections between gut…
Read MoreTeen Angst: What to Expect During the Teenage Years
Teen angst can often involve arguing, emotionality, storming off, sullenness, and drama. Understandably, this behavior often leaves parents exasperated, frustrated, and hurt. How do you handle teen angst, especially as it’s part of being a typical teen? And, how do you know if this behavior is “normal teen” moodiness or if it’s something more? Are teenage mood swings typical? We asked Alex Hamilton, Clinical Director of Lake House Academy, about teen angst and…
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