Talking About Suicide: A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Children and Teens Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among adolescents. With academic pressure, social media, and access to substances, many parents worry about their child’s mental health. In honor of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Dr. Kimberly Bennett,...
Helping Teens Thrive in High School The move from middle school to high school can feel like a major leap – both for students and their families. New schedules, bigger campuses, academic pressure and rising expectations can stir up a mix of excitement and anxiety. For some...
Explore the third DBT mindfulness how skill and uncover practical ways to bring mindful awareness into your daily actions with clarity and purpose. Last month, we explored One-Mindfully, the second of DBT’s core “How” skills for mindfulness. This month, we’re focusing on the third: Effectively. If you...
Learn how to apply DBT mindfulness how skills in daily life by practicing the essential One-Mindfully technique. Last month, we explored the first “How” skill of DBT Mindfulness: Acting Nonjudgmentally. This month, we’re focusing on the second “How” skill—One-Mindfully. These columns are part of a DBT...
Learn how the first essential "How" skill in DBT can support teen mental health and help build emotional resilience. Last month our Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) column discussed the three essential “What” skills for understanding DBT. The column listed a few ways to practice What Skills...
Discover compassionate and effective ways to support a teen who self harms and help them begin their journey toward healing. Self-harm among teens is more common than many people realize—and more misunderstood. It’s not a cry for attention, but a cry for relief. For many adolescents, the...
Learn how the three essential "what" skills in DBT can support teen mental health and help build emotional resilience. Last month our Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) column discussed the Mindfulness idea and skill of Wise Mind. The column listed a few ways to practice Wise Mind...
Intensive outpatient programs and partial hospitalization programs are both intensive therapy options. Understanding PHP and IOP for teens helps highlight their distinct differences in duration, structure, and supervision. Being a teenager is tough. Between academic pressures, social challenges and hormonal changes, it’s normal for teens to...
Discover practical techniques for achieving emotional balance and resilience by mastering Wise Mind in DBT. Last month our Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) column discussed what DBT is and what it is used for. It also briefly described the Six Core Mindfulness Skills used in this therapeutic...
Supporting transgender youth involves understanding their unique needs, affirming their identity, and creating a safe, inclusive environment for their growth and well-being. Growing up is hard enough. For youth who are questioning their gender identity, this period can be even more distressing. The typical challenges of adolescence,...