by Taylor Bennett | Mar 21, 2019 | Alcohol, Counseling News
New research suggests that binge drinking in our teenage years can increase our risk of developing anxiety in adulthood.Furthermore, even stopping this bad habit while still in adolescence can produce the same effect.The researchers wanted to further explore claims...
by Taylor Bennett | Mar 10, 2019 | Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Counseling News, Divorce, Divorce Recovery
Kids and teens are more susceptible to mental health problems because their brains are still developing.It’s important that they’re shown continuous love and support as they change physically, mentally, and emotionally.When parents divorce, this balance of love and...
by Taylor Bennett | Jul 25, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Parenting
The teen years are characterized by developmental changes—both physical and mental—that can make this time difficult for teens and parents.Fortunately, parents can make this time a little easier on everybody by parenting their teens with love and logic, according to...
by Alex Moore | Jul 24, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Illness, Parenting
The teen years are difficult enough, but when you factor in the high susceptibility to and prevalence of mental illness, these years become even tougher.Fortunately, parents can help their teens cope with mental health conditions.It all starts with educating oneself...
by Gretchen Cohen | Jul 24, 2018 | Counseling News, Depression, Parenting
It’s often scary to be diagnosed with depression or experience depressive thoughts, but it can be especially frightening for teens. Fortunately, there are helpful resources readily available to teens on their smartphones. Resources include depression discussion...
