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Anxiety in Children: Do Kids Worry About Politics?

With everything that’s going on in the world right now, you may find yourself wondering if your child worries about…
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Parents
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LGBTQ Teens: How Gay-Straight Alliances Boost Mental Health

Adolescence is a turbulent time for any teen. As the developing brain prioritizes sensation, learning, and exploration over risk mitigation,…
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Parents

The Impact of the Protests on Teen Mental Health

Over the past few months, most families across the country have lived in relative isolation due to shelter-in-place orders designed…
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School & Friends
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DBT Tips: How to Apologize to a Friend

You messed up. Whether intentionally or unknowingly, you hurt a friend, a parent, a teacher, romantic partner, or someone else.…
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Teens
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I Can Quit Drugs on My Own: I Don’t Need to Go to Rehab

If you live with substance use or addiction, you’ve probably thought, at some point, that you can quit using drugs…
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Parents
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My Teen Doesn’t Want to Go to Therapy or Mental Health / Substance Abuse Treatment, What Should I Do?

Your teen needs mental health treatment for a certain emotional, behavioral, or substance abuse problem. It could be depression, anxiety,…
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Drugs & Alcohol
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My Friend is Using Drugs: What Can I Do?

If your friend is experimenting with drugs or struggling with addiction, you may rightfully be concerned. Addiction – whether it’s…
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Getting Help
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Can My Parents Force Me to Go to Therapy or Rehab?

So- your parents are trying to convince you to attend a teen rehab center or mental health treatment center. They…
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Family & Home Life
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Suicide Attempts Surge In This California County

When the coronavirus pandemic hit, experts predicted it might significantly impact teen mental health. With no real school or extracurricular…
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Referents
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Tips for Academic Coaches Shifting to Virtual, From Someone Who’s Been Virtual All Along

With school doors still shuttered due to COVID-19, most teachers and school counselors have been forced to shift to online…
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Parents
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Grandfamilies in 2020: An Overview

In the U.S., many grandparents are primary caregivers for their grandchildren. According to a University of Michigan/AARP Poll, ten percent…
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Parents
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Parents: During Coronavirus, Being Okay is the New Perfect

Many parents are struggling through COVID-19. Juggling childcare, cooking, homeschooling, and cleaning is no easy feat when you get zero…
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