Did you know that almost half of teenagers in the United States have a mental health condition? According to a recent survey, an estimated 49.5% of teenagers have a mental health condition. 22.2% of teenagers with a mental health disorder experience severe impairment. As a parent or guardian, these statistics can be worrying. And if …
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Resources for Teens Struggling With Mental Health in Arizona
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Common Symptoms of Bipolar Depression in Teens
Bipolar disorder is a serious mental health condition affecting many teenagers. This condition is characterized by drastic changes to your teen’s mood and energy levels. These intense mood swings can impair your teen’s daily life. Bipolar disorder symptoms can last for days, weeks, or even months. This is what distinguishes this condition from normal teenage …
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Teen Academic Performance and Emotional Problems
Emotional problems pose a threat to teen academic performance. Adolescence is a time of major emotional, psychological, and physical changes. At this stage, teens become more independent as they transition from childhood to adulthood. They also experience hormonal changes and the development of secondary sexual characteristics, which can be difficult to process. Due to the …
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Teen Emotional Crisis Emergency Response
Recognizing when your child is having an emotional mental health crisis can be difficult. When we think about mental health crises, we often associate them with emergency responders rushing to take care of the situation. Many parents usually have trouble differentiating between a ‘bad day’ and a genuine mental health crisis. Mental health crisis response …
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Teen Social Anxiety and Emotional Support
As teens age, they experience physical, emotional, and psychological changes that can make them socially anxious or awkward. They become sensitive about their appearance, sexual orientation, and self-image. Due to this social anxiety, teens may try to avoid most social interactions. As a parent or guardian, it is important that you pay close attention to …
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What is Teen Accelerated Resolution Therapy?
Mental health treatment is a slow and steady process. One day, it seems your teen is progressing, while sometimes it feels like they are regressing. This can be heartbreaking for any parent. Teens with post-traumatic stress disorder tend to have trouble getting over their mental health challenges. Trauma is a complex emotional response to distressing …
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Teen Family Emotional Therapy and Support
We all need emotional support from family at some point in our lives. Family emotional support is crucial for a teen’s development, especially during adolescence. This is because adolescence is full of mixed experiences. It is a time of self-discovery and emotional growth, but it also comes with challenges like family conflicts, peer pressure, and …
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Teen Emotional Support Groups and Therapy
According to estimates, 14% of 10-19-year-olds experience mental health issues globally. To counter the growing prevalence of teen mental health issues, emotional support is vital. Group therapy and peer support groups are among the most effective options for emotional support. Both offer community, reduce feelings of isolation, and strengthen teenagers’ coping and problem-solving skills. At …
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Understanding Behavioral Health for Teens
Did you know that most adolescents are likely to suffer from mental health disorders as compared to other age groups? For many parents, witnessing their teen grapple with mental health and behavioral disorders is a painful and overwhelming experience. At NexStep Teen Academy, we understand the fear, confusion, and helplessness you may feel. But you don’t have to face …
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