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A worried teenage girl sitting on her bed, reflecting anxiety, representing parental guidance for anxious teens.

Anxiety is the most common mental health condition. It affects around one in five teenagers in the United States. It can cause severe …

A stressed teen sits stressed, symbolizing anxiety and the focus of NexStep Teen Academy’s Teen Anxiety FAQs guide.

Teen anxiety is a source of growing concern for most parents. Did you know that anxiety is the most common mental health …

Teen feeling stressed while studying, representing signs of depression and the need for early depression tests for teens.

Depression Test for Teens

Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. It is estimated that 20.17% of teenagers have experienced a …

A distressed teen sitting with head in hands, symbolizing depression and the need for the Arizona teen depression hotline.

Arizona Teen Depression Hotline

Teens undergo daily pressures, from biological changes to academic expectations and peer influence. These stressors can impact their mental health or cause …

A sad teenage girl sits alone holding a phone, reflecting emotional distress and early signs of depression in teens.

Signs of Depression in Teens

Persistent sadness, hopelessness, or frustration in teens are indicators of depression, which can disrupt an adolescent’s daily functioning, relations, and performance. Teens …

Motivational Interviewing Questions for Teens

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a popular technique used for behavioral modification. It focuses on helping teens recognize that they have the internal …

How Effective is Teen DBT

How Effective is Teen DBT?

Teen Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a popular mental health treatment approach that uses practices like mindfulness to help teens regulate their …

What is Interpersonal Effectiveness in DBT?

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a unique mental health treatment approach that comprises four main principles: mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and …

What is Thought Stopping in Teen CBT

Whenever you experience distressing thoughts, your first instinct may be to tell yourself to stop thinking about such things. This behavior can …