Talking to Your Teen About Mental Health Treatment
Talking to your teen about mental health treatment is intimidating. Your teen is in a vulnerable place, and may not be totally responsive to the conversations. It’s important to approach…
Navigating Teen Mental Health During the Holidays
Adolescents and teens experience mental health challenges differently than adults due to the unique stage of brain development they’re undergoing. This critical phase of life is marked by growth, exploration,…
Spotting Signs of Mental Illness in Teens
Mental illness can affect adolescents and teens differently than adults. Their brains are still developing, and they are navigating a critical, formative stage of life. This makes them especially vulnerable…
Early Intervention: Preventing Teen Suicide
Teen suicide rates are on the rise. Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for people aged 10-34. 10% of high school students attempted suicide in the past year -…
Connecting Trauma to Teen Mental Health Disorders
Teen mental health disorders can be caused by many different things, including genetics and environmental influences. Trauma can play a role in the development of mental health conditions in teens…
The Value of Outpatient Mental Health Programs for Teens
Outpatient mental health programs are a productive way to treat mental health conditions in teens. The weekday evening format gives them the ability to remain in their school and community…
How Mental Health Conditions Affect Adolescents
Mental health can affect adolescents and teens in different ways than adults. Adolescent minds are still developing, and they are at a vulnerable stage in life. Around 29% of adolescents…
Why Mental Health Care is Important for Teens
Mental health care for teens is incredibly important for the support of their growing minds and bodies. Without proper mental health care, they are more likely to fall behind and…
Mental Health and Alcohol Addiction
Addiction is a mental health condition itself, but it can also co-occur with other conditions like anxiety, depression, or PTSD. Co-occurring mental health conditions require unique treatment that targets both…
How Has Quantitative EEG Brain Mapping Revolutionized Modern Medicine?
Quantitative electroencephalography (quantitative EEG) is a brain mapping process that measures brain wave patterns and thought processes. This type of testing enables mental health treatment professionals to customize their client’s…