A stigma against mental health issues stills runs deep not just in the United States, but all over the globe. As we discuss this topic more and more, though, it weakens. As a teen mental health program, we’re very sensitive to this subject and any...
Here’s a hard fact to face: a large amount of adolescents struggle with mental health issues. Many mental health issues actually develop during this confusing and transformative time--yet most of them go untreated. This is mainly due to society’s inability to look past stigmas that...
Processing issues in teens are still largely mysterious in how they’re caused. There are so many things linked to processing issues in teens--drugs, alcohol use, ADHD--and now there’s one more, according to a new study. Obesity among youth is increasing and so is high blood...
There is still an extreme shortage of teen mental health resources. This not only leads to untreated depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues--it also leads to dangerous situations. Recently, a school counselor talked a student in crisis out of using a loaded gun on...
“Drugs are the leading cause of accidental death in this country.” That's a quote from a recent article published by CNN that discussed the United States’ increasing issue with drugs. As the amount of drugs being used increases, the need for adolescent treatment facilities also...
Many people within our society have a limited knowledge on mental health issues. Very few people understand how mental health issues work, the common signs or symptoms, and what help is needed. Depression is an extremely common mental health issue today. A common question that...