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Parents

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Medication

Myth Busters: Understanding Teens and Psychiatric Medications with Expert Insights from an Evolve Psychiatrist

Raising a teenager is hard work. As a psychiatrist and a father of two teenagers myself, I know firsthand that parenting often feels like being “in the trenches.” When mental health struggles are added to the mix, the anxiety can feel overwhelming. One of the most common sources of stress for parents is the topic of teens and psychiatric medication. There is a lot of fear, stigma, and misinformation surrounding

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Parents

Supporting Your Teen’s Recovery During the Holidays: 5 Essential Tips

The holidays can be a complicated time for a lot of people, especially those in early recovery. While this season can bring happiness and joy, it can also come with increased stress. For individuals in recovery, this added stress may lead to heightened triggers and urges  As a parent or loved one, you may be wondering, how can I support my teen’s recovery during the holidays? Below are 5 simple and essential tips to keep in mind this holiday

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Parenting

Why the Holidays Are Actually the BEST Time to Send Your Teen to Residential Treatment

If your teen struggles with a mental health or substance use disorder, you’ve probably considered residential treatment but hesitate because it never feels like the right time. We know these feelings become stronger when considering residential treatment for teens during the holidays. Rachele Moskowitz, LMFT and Program Director at Evolve, says: “Parents who are in the position of needing to seek out treatment options during the holidays face a lot

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Family & Home Life

How to Support Your Transgender or Non-Binary Teen During the Holidays

The holiday season is a time for joy, connection, and meaningful family traditions, but supporting trans teens during holidays can bring unique challenges for parents of trans and non-binary teens. Family gatherings may include relatives with differing views on gender identity, creating tension or uncomfortable conversations. As a parent, your most important role is to protect your child’s emotional health and well-being. Remember, your teen’s mental health matters more than

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A parent hugs their depressed teen who is struggling with big emotions on the couch
DBT

Helping Your Teen Navigate Big Emotions: A Parent’s Guide to Emotion Dysregulation

As a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 15 years of experience specializing in adolescent mental health and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I understand how overwhelming it can be to parent a teen with intense emotions. In my webinar, I shared practical strategies to help you navigate the challenges of teen emotion dysregulation, from emotional outbursts to suicidal behaviors. This blog post distills those insights into actionable steps to

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DBT

Understanding Your Teen’s Academic or Educational Problems

“Why is my teen having academic problems?” We get this question from concerned parents all the time. Once they notice the warning signs, many parents feel overwhelmed and uncertain about the next steps. This guide seeks to demystify the causes behind academic difficulties and provides a detailed roadmap for navigating and overcoming them. Statistics on Teens with Academic Issues According to the National Center for Education Statistics, “Eighty-seven percent of

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DBT

4 DBT Skills for Teens to Help Manage Stress at School

The school year can stir up a whirlwind of emotions like test stress, friendship drama, or frustration in class. If you’re a teen feeling overwhelmed, or a parent wanting to support your child, you’re not alone. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers simple, evidence-based tools to manage intense feelings and stay grounded. Here are four DBT skills for teens that are perfect for teen to use at school because they’re discreet.

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Parents

Virtual Outpatient: The Future of Accessible Addiction Treatment

We can now do almost anything online, from working to grocery shopping to making friends and dating. You can even “visit” your physician via the internet. But you may not know that mental health and addiction treatment services can be accessed online as well. These resources have been available for some time but really came into their own during and after the COVID lockdown. Healthcare providers, clinics, and treatment programs

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Parents

Finding Freedom in Recovery

If your teen is struggling with mental health or addiction issues, you may feel trapped. The situation may seem too big or too complex to ever escape. It can be hard to believe that things can and will get better. But know that even as things seem darkest, you and your family can find freedom in recovery. We know more about addiction and mental health than ever before, and specialized

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depressed teen sitting alone in dark room
Depression

How to Help a Teen With Depression: The Many Faces of Depression

The client sat nervously in the program director’s office on the day of her admission to residential treatment.  Like many teens Evolve helps, she arrived already having a diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). While the client met with the facility nurse, her parents shared concerns they had hesitated to voice in front of her. They expressed fear that their daughter was lying constantly, struggling with friendships, and using drugs

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