Adolescence is a formative period of development, in which our bodies and brains undergo a series of unique and dynamic changes – physically, emotionally, and socially. During this time, teenagers are inherently vulnerable to mental health problems like depression and anxiety. This is especially true today, as we come out on the other side of […]

It’s no secret that parents have a lot to worry about. Starting in infancy, we worry about our children’s safety and development. As parents, we do our best to protect them from sickness, injury, fear, and trauma. We even help them set boundaries and ensure they spend time with good, supportive people. Over the years, […]

On average in the United States, teenagers spend about nine hours per day watching (or using) screens. From gaming consoles to tablets, smartphone scrolling to TV binges, screens have become a prominent part of adolescents’ every day lives. And while screens provide great entertainment, and are often educational, research is now proving that there is […]

Recovery high schools are designed for teenagers who are recovering from a substance use disorder or co-occurring disorders. Keep reading to learn more about this care option for your teen.  Adolescence is a time of exploration, peer-bonding, and self-discovery. Unfortunately, it is also the time in which many teenagers will try drugs and alcohol. According […]

Matthew Perry was best-known for his role as the beloved Chandler Bing on Friends, but that is not how he wanted to be remembered. At least, not entirely. At the end of the day, Matthew Perry wanted to be remembered for his advocacy—for helping others. The actor’s legacy stretched far beyond the hit NBC series, […]

Anxiety is the body’s normal response to stress, but being in a constant state of worry is a cause for concern. Chronic anxiety, also known as anxiety disorder, is characterized by excessive, intense fear or panic, and disrupts a person’s ability to function normally. These feelings can go on for weeks, months, or even longer, […]

School is meant to be a safe place, with an estimated 95 percent of children in the United States spending most of their days in school. School is a place for children to develop their skills, foster new relationships, and learn how to build a productive, successful future. However, new data shows that an alarming […]

New data from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention was released earlier this year, and the statistics are devastating. Their newest study – Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data Summary & Trends Report: 2011-2021 – found that mental health conditions in high school students are worse than ever before. Among student demographics, teenage girls and […]

Selena Gomez is known (and loved) for her many talents. She is widely recognized for her acting and singing careers. More recently, however, she also became an executive producer of the hit series Only Murders in the Building (2021), and an entrepreneur with the launch of her company, Rare Beauty, in 2020. In addition to […]

Most of us recognize the importance of good sleep. Sleep promotes better energy levels, physical health, cognitive skills, and mental well-being. But what exactly constitutes “good” sleep? And what happens when we don’t get the right amount? For teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18, the “right” amount of sleep is around 8 to […]