Healthy Friendships: How to Talk to Your Teen In the complex and often tumultuous world of adolescence, friendships can significantly impact one’s mental health and behavioral well-being. These relationships are not just a source of joy and companionship;...
Healthy Communication: A Vital Skill for Adolescents Expressing a need One of the things that many teenagers may struggle with is the vulnerability of asking for what they need. Anytime someone expresses a need, there is always a chance that the need may go unmet....
Coping skills: A way for adolescents to manage difficult emotions What are coping skills? Healthy coping skills are a valuable tool to have in life. Life is inherently full of stressors just as it brings joy, meaning, and connection. When the stressors or traumas of...
Breaking the Stigma: Living with a Mental Illness What do you think of when you hear the phrase “mental illness”? The chances are, a variety of different images will be conjured up – some positive, some negative, some strange, some familiar. Many people may first...
Assessing and Understanding Your Adolescent: What’s Normal and What May Not Be What is ‘normal’ for a teenager? Every adolescent is different. Even so, caregivers may often find themselves wondering if the behavior being exhibited by their teenager is ‘normal’ or not....
Unlocking Adolescent Success: The Impact of School Attendance Adolescents undergo significant brain development during puberty, making academic success crucial for building self-esteem and a sense of efficacy. Parents and professionals must grasp the importance of...
