Teens with depression can be successfully treated if they seek the right help. Teen depression doesn’t have to mean a lifetime of struggle, and it certainly doesn’t have to end in suicide. Wake up parents, be aware, notice the red flags and then seek to...
By Savannah Winters, CSW Based on our parent night in January, I thought I'd recap what we discussed for those who could not attend. One of the big topics we covered was knowing the difference between normal teenage 'down' days and actual depression. Teenagers are...
By Susie Lee, ACMHC Discovering that your child is self-harming can induce many emotions in parents, from fear, anger, and confusion, to panic, betrayal, and disgust. You want to help them as much as possible, but also may not understand how you can be of...
Teenagers have a variety of stressors in their life, from school pressures, homework, part time jobs, and dealing with their peers. As parents, we want to help in any way we can, but may not know where to start. The greatest help we can provide...