Back to School 2021 – Helping Teens Make the Transition
Though the autumnal equinox isn’t until Sept. 22, many people consider Labor Day to mark the unofficial end of summer, which means back-to-school season is in full swing. If your teen has recently started school again or you’re gearing up to begin a brand-new school year, here are some tips to smooth the path and […]
House Rules for Teens
Adolescence can be an exciting time for teens and a nerve-wracking time for their parents. As your son gets older and begins asserting more independence, you must strike a delicate balance between setting healthy boundaries and giving them some freedom to learn, grow and make mistakes. While you shouldn’t aim to be repressively strict, you […]
My Son Is on Drugs. How Can I Help Him?
Young people who are beginning to assert their independence can act out in various ways, including drug use. While testing boundaries is a typical part of adolescence, your son might not realize how severely he can jeopardize his health and future by developing a substance use disorder. Here’s what you should know about teen drug […]
Mental Health Resources | Men’s Health Week
Having a loved one with mental illness can be stressful and worrying. However, taking proactive steps to support them and show them how much you care can make a significant difference in their well-being and overall quality of life. As we observe International Men’s Health Week, what are some mental health resources you can rely […]
Parenting a Teenager With Mental Illness
Though we have made progress in reducing the stigma associated with mental health disorders such as depression, it can still come as a shock to learn your teen son is struggling with his mental health. Despite the prevalence of mental illness among teens and the fact that mental illness often has a genetic component, it’s […]
Teenage Depression
According to statistics from Mental Health America, more than 13% of teenagers between 12 and 17 reported suffering from at least one severe depressive episode in 2020. Teenage depression isn’t merely a brief phase or the typical moodiness and rebellious episodes that characterize adolescence. Instead, it’s a mental illness parents, teachers, coaches and guardians should […]
Risk Factors for Young Adult Substance Abuse Disorders
You might struggle to picture your child experimenting with drugs, but young adults are susceptible to substance misuse – and when adolescents get addicted, the consequences can be far-reaching. According to recent research from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, adolescents aged 12 to 15 are more likely to become dependent on prescription drugs, opioids, […]
Teenage Alcoholism: The Dangers of Underaged Drinking
As a parent or guardian helping raise a teenager, you worry about him getting good grades, making friends, learning to drive – the list goes on and on. Amid all these everyday concerns, the risk of your child experimenting with underaged drinking may never cross your mind. However, young adulthood is a very vulnerable time, […]
