Understanding Anxiety: Symptoms, Causes, and Coping Strategies What is Anxiety? First and foremost, anxiety is a part of life. Anxiety, like depression, anger, or excitement, is an emotional state that plays an important role in our lives. It’s normal to have anxiety...
Understanding the Link between Diet and Mental Health It’s no surprise that our minds and bodies can influence each other in powerful ways. There is a unique duality to our brains being both an organ in our body and the holder of the looser concept of our ‘minds.’ ...
The Caretaker’s Needs: Self-care while your adolescent is in treatment What to do for yourself when your child is in treatment When your adolescent seeks a higher level of care, there is often a sense of relief that the teenager in your life is connected to a...
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...
