Navigating mental health treatment as a teen can be challenging. It can be intimidating for most teens to enter such an unfamiliar territory. As a result, many teens have questions about therapy as a whole. They want to understand how it works and how it can help them overcome mental health conditions. Since mental health …

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Over the years, there has been a steady increase in the number of mental health diagnoses in America. The COVID-19 pandemic left many teens feeling depressed and anxious. Although parents want to take care of their teens’ mental health, one thing that every parent worries about is the cost of treatment. Mental health treatment can be …

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Trauma is a complicated emotional response. It happens when we witness tragic events like natural disasters, violence, or accidents. What makes trauma so complex is that two people can experience the same event and come out feeling differently. One may be traumatized, while the other is okay. If your teen has experienced a traumatic event, …

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Teenagers go through a lot during adolescence. They struggle with developing identity, finding independence, and mental health challenges. As a parent or caregiver, you want what is best for your teen. You would like them to lead normal and successful lives. However, mental health challenges can impair your teen’s daily life. These challenges make it …

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Let’s face it: the quality of our relationships affects who we are. For example, you will feel sad and empty if you fall out with a friend. Humans are not a solitary species. We thrive in social settings where we get to interact with others. Interpersonal therapy (IPT) is a type of psychotherapy that focuses …

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Music is an important part of life. We listen to it as we drive, do chores, or relax. The power of music cannot be understated. It can make us feel happy, sad, or excited. Different genres of music affect our minds differently. They can shift our mood or motivate us to do certain chores. Due …

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When teens experience a terrifying incident, they tend to avoid it. Fear is a natural emotional response to negative stimuli. It is the body’s way of protecting you from harm. Avoiding negative situations helps your teen avoid danger in the short term. However, avoiding one’s fears can negatively affect their mental health. Exposure therapy is …

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