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Ask a Therapist: Why Does My Teenager Sleep So Much?
Learn why some teenagers sleep so much, how oversleeping is related to mental health issues, and how to help a teen who sleeps too much.
Read MoreAsk a Therapist: How Do I Help My Teen Recover From a Relapse?
Therapist-approved tips on the triggers of substance use relapse, and what parents should do to help their teenager recover from a relapse.
Read MoreAsk a Therapist: My Teen Is Acting Out. What Should I Do?
Ask a Therapist: My teen ran away and stayed out with friends all night again, drinking and smoking. I’m concerned about these behavioral problems and wonder if they are warning signs. What should I do? What should I say to address the negative behavior? Emily Thelen, clinical director at Milestones by Chrysalis, has answers for you. She acknowledged that it’s hard to be a parent because no two teens are…
Read MoreAsk a Therapist: My Teen Says I Don’t Understand Them. What Do I Do?
During an argument, my teenager said, “You don’t understand me.” This caught me off guard. I’ve known them their entire life and I’m with them nearly every day, of course I understand them! What should I do? While you do know your child, it’s important to recognize that knowing your teen is different than connecting with them. And, as…
Read MoreAsk A Therapist: What Should I Do If My Teen Is Having Suicidal Thoughts?
I just found out my teen has been having suicidal thoughts. Is this normal? When is it serious? How should I handle it, and what should I think? If you’re asking yourself these questions about teen suicide warning signs, Dustin Tibbitts, LMFT and Division President at Embark Behavioral Health, has some answers about what to look for, how to talk…
Read MoreAsk A Therapist: What Do I Do If My Child Is Getting Bullied Online?
As parents and guardians, bullying looks dramatically different for today’s kids compared to what we may have experienced. For starters, bullying isn’t just present in the school or at the local hangouts anymore — it can now follow our kids wherever they go. Furthermore, cyberbullying allows this threat to extend outside of the child’s peer group to complete strangers. Scott Boice, clinical director…
Read MoreCan I Become Addicted to Marijuana?
Marijuana is more commonplace than ever before, especially since there are so many places where it is now legal to carry and use for recreational purposes. Despite the fact that it is still not legal for those under the age of 21 to use marijuana, more adolescents are using it than ever before, too. However,…
Read MoreDo I Have to Love My Family?
They raised us, annoyed us, fed us, and also made us fed up. Not that we had a choice, but they are our family. Every family is unique as every individual is, too, and the way we interact with our families is also like no one else’s relationships with their families. But do I really…
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