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For help with depression and other disorders and behavioral challenges, be sure to read our blog and learn about everything from common mental health disorders in adolescents to triggers like the holidays that impact your child’s mental health. Our highly trained clinical staff strive to bring you relevant and cutting edge information in easy-to-read blog posts.

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Back to School Anxiety

Going back to school can be a challenging time for youth and at times can result in moodiness and anxiety. The pressure is now greater than ever for kids to perform at higher levels, which can lead to school-related anxiety and fear. The transition can test...

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IOP or PHP?

Adolescence is a trying time for all teenagers, but for some teenagers it’s more difficult to face challenges in a healthy way than others. As a parent or caregiver, it can be just as difficult to find ways to support your teen during this time....

Happy LGBT Youth Pride Month

Parental Support for LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health

Parents and caregivers who show support, even through simple actions, can help lower suicide risk and bolster their LGBTQ+ youth's mental health. June is Pride Month in the United States. It’s a time when many LGBTQ+ community members gather to celebrate their experiences, support one another and...

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Depression Among Teen Girls on the Rise

A recent CDC study revealed alarming statistics about the mental health of teenage girls. Nearly three in five expressed feeling persistently sad or hopeless in 2021 -- a nearly 60 percent increase from 2011. An estimated one in three seriously considered attempting suicide, up early 60%...

Teen Stress Management

Helping Teens Manage Their Stress

Teen Stress Management Teenagers face a variety of stresses. For some, it is trying to balance a part-time job with mountains of homework. Others may deal with peer pressure around substance abuse or sex. But chronic stress —from financial insecurity, dysfunctional family dynamics or bullying —is different....

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Who Should Attend Family Therapy?

Is Family Therapy Right for You? Whether your youth is dealing with trauma, an anxiety disorder or another mental health struggle, family programming is an essential part of the therapeutic healing process. Family involvement helps parents and caregivers better understand and support their youth, and work through challenging situations...

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Together for Mental Health

September is Suicide Prevention Month   After the last two years of pandemic living, economic uncertainty and tragic national events like mass shootings, stress and uncertainty have taken their toll on many people’s well-being. Sobering statistics state that suicides increased during the Covid-19 pandemic. Suicide is also...

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National Civility Month

Spread Kindness As children and youth return to in-person learning for the 2022 school year they can be exposed to triggers for mental health challenges, such as disrespect and bullying. National Civility Month is a reminder to treat others as one would wish to be treated....

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Back to School!

As the summer winds down, children and youth across the nation are returning to in-person learning for this school year. While the back-to-school season can bring a few jitters for most children, some experience increased anxiety and other mental health challenges.  Children and youth may...

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