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Information, Support, and Guidance to Help Understand Your Child’s Mental Health
You don’t need just another mental health practice. You need a group of caring young adult and teen mental health professionals who partner with you on your child’s journey to wellness.
And that’s what you get from our team of experts.
Our teen and young adult mental health support doesn’t stop at your child. It wraps around you and your child’s entire support network. We provide the informational tools you need to help your teen and college-aged child achieve their best mental health outcome.
Find helpful information about your child’s mental health condition, treatment options, and supportive teen mental health resources on our mental health blog.
Stay informed. Feel supported. And know you’re not alone.
Looking for more? Check out more blogs from the National Alliance on Mental Health website.
Love Yourself This Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love, but sometimes it can leave us feeling lonely. Just because you don’t have a significant other doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the day. That’s why this Valentine’s Day, we want to focus on self-love and encourage everyone to...
New Year’s Resolutions: This Year, Have Your Teen or Young Adult Prioritize Mental Health
What better time to start prioritizing your mental health than January? The new year is often a reset, a time to start fresh and new. Mental health new year's resolutions could arguably be more important than many others. Mental health is the cornerstone of physical...
How to Take Care of Your Mental Health During the Holidays
The holidays are a time of joy and celebration, but for many people they can also be a time of stress and anxiety, especially for those with existing mental health issues. In this blog post, we will explore why the holidays can be so stressful. We'll also provide some...
How You Can Best Support Transgender Youth & Their Mental Health
Being a teenager is HARD. Some might argue being the parent of an adolescent is even harder. One thing is for sure: teenagers have always fought to understand themselves and the world around them better. If your child is a transgender youth, they face even more...
Tips For Handling College Applications and Stress
The college application process can be very stressful for students and their families. There are many important decisions to make and the stakes are high. As a parent, you want to do everything in your power to support your child and help them reach their goals. As a...
The Importance of Managing Stress for Mental Health
We all experience stress at some point in our lives. It is normal to feel overwhelmed or anxious when faced with a difficult situation. However, if stress becomes a regular occurrence and begins to impact your daily life, it is time to take action. Stress can have...
ADHD Awareness Month: Myths and Facts About ADHD
ADHD is much more common than you may think, even in teens and young adults. Learn about the symptoms and how to separate myths from facts about ADHD.
ADHD Awareness – What is it and How to Get Help
9It's October, which means it's ADHD Awareness Month. But what is ADHD? And how can parents get help for their children? Let's take a look. What is ADHD? ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It's a neurodevelopmental disorder that can cause...
Bullying Awareness: How to Help Your Child with Bullying
Bullying has become a real problem for teens and young adults, particularly in a society where social media and technology now play such a large role in their lives. Unrealistic standards of beauty, intelligence, and popularity can put a lot of pressure on them and...
Suicide Prevention Month: How to Prevent Suicide in Your Teen or Young Adult
With September being suicide prevention month, we thought now was a good time to talk about how to prevent suicide in your teen or young adult. Yes, it’s an uncomfortable topic that can be challenging to discuss. But it is essential to know and understand critical...
How a Neuropsychological Evaluation Benefits School and Therapy
You probably have questions if someone has suggested a neuropsychological evaluation for your son or daughter. Find out what it is & how it can help your child.
How to Support Your Child’s Mental Health: School Transitions
Transitioning to a new school is an exciting and terrifying experience for both you and your child. It can all be overwhelming, whether they are making the middle school transition, moving from middle school to high school, or heading off to college. If your tween,...
How to Support LGBTQ+ Teens
Today, LGBTQ+ youths may feel more comfortable accepting their sexual identity than in past generations, but coming out can still be challenging, especially when it’s to family members. It’s not uncommon for LGBTQ+ teens to seek the support they need from online...
The Importance of Self-Care for Your Mental Health
In today’s fast-paced hustle culture, the idea of self-care and making time for yourself often gets pushed to the back burner. Many times, it can be neglected entirely. Whether you are a busy parent, working professional, or student, your everyday commitments have a...
Student-Athletes and Mental Health: The Truth Behind the Struggle
Being a high school student can be challenging. Between the increased workload, grades, homework, having a social life, relationships, and social media, and figuring out “what’s next” after their senior year, it’s a whole lot of pressure. And how about being a...
How to Motivate Your Teenager When They’re Down
You've noticed a shift in your teenager's commitment to things. They don't seem to care about their grades as much. They don't want to give the effort needed to succeed at a sport or activity they typically enjoy. They've become complacent in almost everything. It...
Why You Need Help for Your Teen or Young Adult NOW
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