Cognitive skills are still developing during your teenage years. However, it is also in these years where social and peer pressure peak. These factors can have a significant impact on behavior and developing habits. Drug use and experimentation are some of the habits that your parents are most afraid of for their teens. If you…
One of the significant factors that cause problems for teen mental health is a lack of self-confidence. It can significantly affect how teenagers socialize with others and how they feel about themselves. Since confidence in teens can be very unstable, it is vital to manage it effectively. If peer pressure has led to mental health…
While the situations that COVID-19 has inspired can be challenging for most of the United States population, teens and young adults are some of the most unidentified victims. Some teens are missing out on the first semester of their senior year, while others are starting a brand new school, which can be intimidating in the…
Human beings can handle specific amounts of stress. When we pass this threshold, it becomes complicated. It becomes easier to develop mental health disorders and abuse substances. Particularly in the wake of COVID-19, stress management is critical. It is time to learn the best ways to manage your stress levels. Afterward, you need to actively…
More than 2 million adolescents are using drugs and alcohol right now. Drug and alcohol use among adolescents in the United States has gone down considerably in recent years, but the problem persists. As drug epidemics continue to spread, more teens are learning about drugs and avenues to purchase illegal drugs. Through social media platforms…
School is out. Responsibilities are minimal. The energy in the year is potent with teenage experimentation. Summertime is a prime time for teenage substance abuse, risk-taking, and other thrill-seeking behaviors. If you have been considering sending your teen to treatment for their drug and alcohol addiction, summer is a smart time to do it. Many…
According to most experts, peer pressure can have negative and positive influences on an adolescent. However, most parents are concerned when their kids are unable to deal with negative pressure from friends, such as substance abuse. When your friends are pressuring you to do things you are uncomfortable with, you need to have appropriate ways…
Adolescents and teenagers seem to be tired all the time. Getting them up in the morning for school is a task, they sleep all day, then they seem to be up all night. Today’s adolescents and teens face more pressure than in previous generations, prepping for their resumes at earlier ages by taking on multiple…
Trauma is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions. When trauma occurs, it impacts your brain’s functionality and stays there for the long term. Early childhood trauma can create an uncomfortable and even dangerous mental health situation for many people. If you have a loved one facing it, it’s important to have professional help. Stonewater…
Here’s a common misconception. Teens are moody – if your teen is upset all of the time, it’s nothing to worry about. The fact is, many people fail to see the signs of depression in teens or young adults, and that leads to years of struggling with overall mental health. If you think your teen is…