Mental Health and Substance Use Guides for Parents of Teens
Frequent acting out, cruelty to people or animals, defiance, and aggressive behavior are just some of the warning signs of conduct disorder in children and...
If you’re like most parents, the idea of your teen intentionally harming himself or herself is a tough one to wrap your mind around. However,...
Adolescence can be a turbulent time. Anyone who lived to survive it – including those who are now parents of teens – know about the...
What is Bipolar Disorder in Teens & Adolescents Mood swings are often considered a typical part of adolescence – just ask any parent with one...
Helping your child navigate the choppy waters of adolescence is probably one of the most difficult parenting tasks of all. Teens are hard-wired to stretch...
Adolescents and alcohol. Some people argue they’re an inevitable combination. Others argue they don’t have to be. We understand that teens are likely to experiment...
For decades, many parents worried about their adolescents experimenting with or getting addicted to “hard” drugs, such as meth, heroin, or cocaine. The good news...
Psychosis is the clinical term used when an individual loses touch with reality. In adolescents, psychosis can be caused by many different factors, ranging from...
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.