Posts Tagged ‘mental health’
Teen Suicide Clusters: A Dangerous Problem
Learn what a suicide cluster is, what causes it, the age groups most affected by suicide contagion, and how it can be prevented.
Read MoreWhen Your Teen Is Struggling: A Mental Health Support Letter for Parents
This mental health support letter was written by Katie Holahan, a licensed clinical social worker, child and adolescent trauma professional, and clinical director of Embark at The Poconos, a residential…
Read MoreThe Importance of Mental Health for Young People
This past year and a half, our collective mental health took on a whole new set of challenges. In just a few short days, the institutions that gave our days…
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
For anyone going through depression, especially a teen, it can feel lonely and suffocating. However, the truth is that teens going through depression are not alone. In fact, they are…
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean to Be a “Normal” Teenager?
Since the beginning of time, people have been marginalized, mocked and even persecuted for being different than ‘normal’. At the same time, throughout history, the definition of ‘normal’ has evolved,…
Read MoreWomen’s Mental Health Matters
In March, we celebrate both International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, to not only uphold the achievements of women but focus on the challenges faced by women. This month,…
Read MoreFood for Thought: Why Teens Are What They Eat
Last Updated: February 2021 We’ve all heard the adage “you are what you eat,” but what you may not know is that a growing body of research suggests the saying…
Read MoreTalking to Teens About Nutrition as Self-Care
Last Updated: February 2021 In mental health treatment, your teenager learned the value of eating healthy and maintaining good nutrition. They learned about the importance of self-care and how to…
Read MoreHow Nutrition Affects Teen Mental Health
Last Updated: February 2021 Increasingly these days, there is less time to eat, and your teenager may be more likely to indulge in cravings for unhealthy foods, especially when it…
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