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Learn MorePreparing to Launch Most parents agree that one of the primary objectives of raising a child is preparing them for life in the real world. After teaching basic moral ethical behavior – be kind, be honest, always say please and thank you – the next thing parents do is strive to instill some sort of work ethic into their children. When they’re ready to leave home, parents want their kids
The Time of Change Anyone involved in the life of a child knows that there’s only one constant: change. Children come to us as infants, move through toddlerhood, the preschool years, middle childhood and pre-adolescence. All the transitions from one developmental stage to the next involves major change, but there’s one thing that’s common to all of them: despite how big the changes are, they’re still children. It’s unmistakable—for the
Pediatric cannabis intoxication has become a serious public health issue in states where marijuana has been legalized. A substantial spike in emergency room visits and calls to poison control centers are an unintended consequence of the decriminalization of marijuana. The Los Angeles Times reported that in 2017, California’s poison control centers received 588 calls regarding people under 19. More than 250 of those calls involved children ages five and under,
Maybe you’re trying to read, but your thoughts keep wandering to your weekend plans. Perhaps you’re trying to listen in class, but your thoughts wander to what happened in the latest episode of your favorite show. You’re in a serious conversation with someone, but you keep zoning out. You find yourself thinking, “Why can’t I focus?” more often than you’d like. If you’re an adolescent, it’s normal to get distracted
What Is the Dark Web? You may have heard of the dark web. It’s the underground Internet that you can only access through special software, and it’s full of dangerous activity. The dark web hides your location and identity, so it is frequented by teens who want their digital activities to stay hidden. On the dark web black markets, a teen can buy and sell almost anything—while staying totally anonymous.
Mental health issues in adolescents are increasing rapidly. According to the CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey, more than 30% of high school students around the U.S. reported “persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness” in recent years. More than 17% have seriously considered suicide. And more than 13% have even made a plan. These numbers have been rising since 2007. Some students are using their time and energy to try and
DBT for adolescent depression is often used to help teens manage difficult emotions and develop the skills they need to thrive. DBT skills for adolescent treatment include mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance, which we’ll cover in the sections below. Mindfulness Mindfulness is one of the key DBT skills for adolescent therapy. This skill helps clients gain a greater awareness of their feelings by practicing what’s sometimes called
DBT for depression is a common treatment method that has shown promise with teens. Short for dialectical behavior therapy, DBT is used to treat a wide range of mental health issues, including depression and anxiety, in people of all ages. If you’re a struggling teenager or the parent of a teen dealing with depression, you need to know about DBT and its benefits. Here’s what you need to know about
If you’ve been diagnosed with a mental health or behavioral issue, you might be on medication. Adhering to your medication regimen daily is an achievement. You know that medication will help you feel better, so you’re doing your job in the recovery process. However, many medications come with side effects. Whether you’re on antidepressants, anti-anxiety, ADHD, or other medication, you might be experiencing one or more unpleasant symptoms. For example,
It’s never easy when friendships end. You might have been the one to decide to end it, or maybe your former friend decided to break it off. The friendship might have been overtly toxic or codependent, or it may have seemed totally normal. It might have ended out of the blue, or you might have just gradually drifted apart. Either way, knowing how to get over a friendship breakup takes
