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All-or-Nothing Thinking: The Impact of a Black-and-White Mentality

By Embark Behavioral Health
A teen struggling with all-or-nothing thinking is unable to keep up with homework due to 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.

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High-Functioning Anxiety: How It Affects Teens and How To Help 

By Embark Behavioral Health
Teen girl who appears happy and socially outgoing hides high-functioning anxiety from friend.

Learn what high-functioning anxiety is, including its symptoms, signs, and causes, as well as how parents can help their teens and treatment options.

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Avoidance Behavior: Normal Teen Behavior or a Bigger Concern?

By Embark Behavioral Health
Teen with avoidance behavior problems retreats into room.

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.

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When Do Adolescents Need Mental Health Treatment?

By Embark Behavioral Health
When Do Adolescents Need Mental Health Treatment?

Adolescents face multiple challenges as they move toward adulthood, starting with balancing schoolwork, extracurricular activities, and time with friends. There’s also resisting drugs and alcohol, trying to look good on…

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Treatment-Resistant Depression: What It Is and How To Address It 

By Embark Behavioral Health
Treatment-Resistant Depression: What It Is and How To Address It .

While symptoms of depression can typically be managed with therapy, medication, or both, for some teens and young adults, it’s not always that easy. If their symptoms don’t improve over…

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School Stress: How Student Life Affects Your Teen

By Embark Behavioral Health
Parent comforts their teen who is struggling with school stress.

Find out why school can be so stressful, how school affects mental health, and how to help your teen manage academic pressure.

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Failure To Launch Syndrome: How To Help Teens and Young Adults

By Embark Behavioral Health
Teen struggling with failure to launch syndrome watches TV at parents’ house.

Find out what failure to launch syndrome is, the signs and symptoms, how ADHD and autism play a role, and how to help your young adult.

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Suicide Grief: How To Help Your Teen Cope With Loss

By Embark Behavioral Health
Teen who lost a friend talks about suicide grief with parent.

Learn what suicide grief is, the emotions of grief, suicide survivor PTSD and guilt, and how to help your teen cope after a loss.

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Ready To Launch? Preparing Teens With Mental Health Issues for College 

By Embark Behavioral Health
Teen with mental health issues who is ready to start college talks to teacher about next steps for college.

College can be overwhelming for young adults struggling with mental health issues. Here’s how parents can prepare their teen to address common challenges.

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Separation Anxiety in Teens: A Guide for Parents 

By Embark Behavioral Health
Teen with separation anxiety stays close to parent while he work.

Learn what separation anxiety is: the symptoms, causes, how it affects teens, when it becomes a disorder, how treatment works, and how to help.

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