Teens

Parents, school staff, and any other adults in the community can prevent and stop bullying by discussing it, building a safe school environment, and creating a community-wide bullying prevent strategy. Parents who talk with their children on a daily basis and ask about their day in details are more likely to find out if their child is getting bullied. However, there will always be children who are still not comfortable speaking about it. Identifying the red flags is key because when adults respond quickly and consistently to bullying, the child receives the message that it is not acceptable. Read below for possible red flags.

5 real mental health stories from our #realmentalhealth social media campaign!

If after a reasonable amount of sessions you feel like no progress in therapy has been made, you should ask yourself the following questions.

ADHD stands for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. ADHD is a chronic condition that includes attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. Just as everyone with ADHD experiences different symptoms, each person will experience differences in treatment.

Follow these tips to stop letting your insecurities hold you back.

ADHD stands for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. ADHD is a chronic condition that includes attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.

Self-harm is also known as non-suicidal self-injury. This can be a very confusing and scary topic for both teenagers and parents. It is generally a difficult thing to talk about, especially when a teenager does not fully understand why they are doing it. The best way to help a teenager to stop self-harming is to help them understand and address the underlying issues.

How do we tell the difference from normal family drama, and a dynamic thats turned toxic? Here’s some thoughts on that.

If you find yourself jaded from your past experiences or eager to try something new, these unique therapies may work well for you!

Stress is relative. Sure, your teen may not have the responsibilities of a normal adult. However, the issues they deal with can be extremely stressful. In fact, the schedules of most teenagers are more packed than some adults!