If your teen’s response to stress, anxiety, or even boredom is to pull out their hair, chances are they aren’t doing this for attention or to act out. Instead, they are likely struggling with a mental disorder known as trichotillomania.
If you are wary about social media and how it is affecting your teen, you are not alone. Parents often blame social media for issues their teens are facing like poor body image, depression, and negative behavioral trends like devious licks.
While countless teenagers struggle to cope with the unbearable hardship of losing a sibling each year, this type of grief is not often talked about in society.
It can be nerve-wracking to send your teen to therapy week after week without having any insight into what they are discussing or sharing during their sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is becoming an increasingly popular treatment option for teens who struggle to practice self-regulation, maintain healthy relationships with friends and family members, and manage their big emotions, and for good reason.
As the parent of a teen with big emotions, it can feel like you’re constantly trying to either resolve or prevent a situation from escalating into a crisis.
High school seniors often spend countless hours studying for the SAT, building their resumes, and preparing applications for the colleges on their list.
