Understanding Common Mood Disorders
Mood disorders affect people of all ages and can have a profoundly negative impact on a person’s quality of life. Mood disorders impact far more than emotions. They can impact sleeping and eating habits, the ability to do daily tasks, relationships with other people, and even become a threat to health and safety. According to…
Read MoreWorld Bipolar Day 2021
World Bipolar Day is an international collaboration to bring awareness to those living with bipolar disorders and to fight the social stigma surrounding it. World Bipolar Day is celebrated each year on March 30, the birthday of artist Vincent Van Gogh who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder after his death. Learn more about bipolar disorders…
Read MoreUsing Alcohol To Self-Medicate
Teens trying to mask or suppress pain caused by trauma, loneliness, social stress, insecurity, and anxiety can turn to a behavior whose negative consequences include addiction and even death: self-medicating with alcohol. Learn about using alcohol to self-medicate and how you can help your teen overcome this dangerous behavior. What Is Self-Medication? It’s not hard…
Read MoreProtecting Your Teen from Self-Medication
There may be different reasons people self-medicate, but mental health issues or unresolved trauma is usually at the root of it. Learn more here.
Read MoreUnderstanding Depression and Mood Disorders in Teens
Mood disorders can differ from teen to teen—your daughter’s individual personality and mood disorder type play a role in how the symptoms show themselves.
Read MoreHelping Your Teen Cope with Depression
Depression can be overwhelming, but it’s important to know that you are not alone. Learn more to understand depression and how you can face it.
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean to Be a “Normal” Teenager?
What does normal mean anyway? We are all different, but we are still influenced by the pressure to be “normal.” Let’s dive into what normal even means.
Read MoreKnow the Signs of Teen Depression
If you’ve been wondering “Is my teenage daughter depressed?” We can help. Check out these 5 signs that your teenage daughter may be depressed.
Read More5 Teen Behaviors That Indicate Your Son May Need Residential Treatment
It can be challenging for parents to recognize the need for mental health treatment for their children, and as we continue to deal with increased isolation from the coronavirus (COVID-19) and quarantines, it is more difficult today than ever before to acknowledge your son’s need for residential treatment. So, how do you know if your…
Read MoreSuicide Prevention: How Safety Plans Can Help Teens
Learn about the alarming teen suicide rates, suicide warning signs and risk factors, and how safety plans can help teens.
Read MoreWomen’s Mental Health Matters
Women’s mental health matters. Read these tips from Embark Behavioral Health’s top clinical leaders on what women can do to manage their burnout.
Read MoreWhat Is Suicidal Ideation in Teens?
Last Updated: March 2021 Suicidal ideation is an all-encompassing term that means having thoughts of suicide.* These thoughts can range from a simple passive thought to more detailed plans around the act. Ideation is not the same as a suicidal act or attempt, but it does have the potential to go from a thought to…
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