Mental Health and Substance Use Guides for Parents of Teens
Adolescence is a time of radical transformation. Teens develop physically, emotionally, intellectually, and socially. They form their own identities, distinct from their parents. They engage...
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is gaining more and more exposure as parents and therapists are recognizing its remarkable value in helping teens with emotional dysregulation,...
What is DMDD? A relatively new psychiatric disorder known as disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, or DMDD for short, may be the proper diagnosis if you’re...
Angry outbursts, acting annoyed by the seemingly smallest things, defying the rules you’ve set, being spiteful, swearing, irritability, and making hurtful remarks when they’re upset. ...
Most of us never gave much thought to our gender identity growing up. As we navigated our way through childhood and adolescence, we felt comfortable...
One of the most heartbreaking losses for any parent is the death of a child. When the cause of death is suicide, the gut-wrenching pain...
It’s normal for teens to be impulsive, forgetful, and distracted at times. Their energy levels can fluctuate as well, depending on how much sleep they’re...
It’s normal for teens to experience a bit of anxiety or fear in certain situations, such as giving a presentation at school or going to...
Specialty Guides
How To Drug Test Your Teen at Home
Wondering how to drug test your teen at home? Our step-by-step guide walks parents through how to use an at-home drug test kit, offering a simple and cost-effective way to monitor substance use and support your teen in staying on the right path.
Find The Right Level of Treatment Support for Your Teen
How do you know whether your teen may need outpatient therapy, IOP, PHP, residential treatment, or inpatient stabilization? This guide explains some of the symptoms, behaviors, safety concerns, and changes in daily functioning parents may notice at each level of care.
Finding Treatment Guide
This guide walks parents through the different types of teen mental health and substance use treatment, what to look for in a high-quality program, and the questions to ask before choosing treatment.