It can be difficult for parents to determine whether their teenager has mental health challenges or if they’re going through a phase. As children become teenagers their personalities begin to change and they may become more moody or aggressive. However, there...
Parenting teenagers is challenging even in the best of circumstances, but dealing with acts of defiance and rebellion can take an emotional and physical toll on parents. The turbulent phase of adolescence brings unpredictable mood swings, risk-taking behaviors, and...
Discovering your teenager is using drugs can feel like the bottom has dropped out of your world. As parents, we pour our hearts into nurturing and guiding our children, envisioning bright futures full of promise and potential. But learning they are caught in the grips...
Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) can create a heartbreaking reality for parents, resulting in a teenager who appears perpetually detached, distrustful, or even hostile. To understand this struggle, we need to examine the intricacies of attachment disorders and their...
Mental health issues among teenagers have been steadily rising in recent years. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, mental health disorders amongst teens have risen steadily over the last decade. As parents, it is natural to be concerned about our...
Navigating the social landscape of high school while maintaining good mental health can be challenging for teens in today’s comparison-focused culture. A recent study found that over half of teens report feeling anxious or depressed due to constantly comparing...
