Helping to Support Your Child Through Life Changes Children are always changing. Their bodies are growing and developing, their minds are learning and making new connections and they are navigating their own roles within their …

Our Children’s Mental Health Matters Children are often thought of as being too young for mental illness. However, depression, anxiety, and many other disorders can affect children of all ages. In fact, 50% of all …

Teenagers and Alcohol: Think Before You Drink Does it ever feel like everyone at school is drinking? While it can often seem this way, the reality is the vast majority of teens are choosing to …

How to Help Your Depressed Teen Parenting a teenager comes with many ups and downs. Your teenager is beginning to live life with more independence and freedom. School work and social lives can be demanding …

Exercise in Teens to Fight Depression Many teens will struggle with depression before reaching adulthood. In fact, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, Between 10 to 15 percent of teenagers have some symptoms …

Friendships throughout the teenage years are a crucial part of our health and happiness. Sometimes our friends need our support, and other times we’re on the receiving end. Nurturing friendships through communication, respect, and empathy …

Self Injury: Why a Parent’s Help is Important According to recent studies, one in 12 teenagers struggles with self-injury. While this behavior can be scary and confusing to parents and loved ones, there are very …

How do you practice creativity? Writing, drawing, painting, embroidery, and even coloring can be powerful means to improved mental health. Creating art allows us to disconnect from stress, express inner thoughts, and even meditate. In …

Part of being a parent includes navigating challenging topics with your children. Talking to your child about mental illness is important but doesn’t have to be difficult. At a young age, children can experience mood …