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Statistics on teen mental health give reality to the declining conditions for our youth. Yet, these facts remain to be unrecognized, ignore and untreated. According to the World Health Organization;

Depression. Globally and without any considerations for age, background, education or socio-economic status, depression is our most prevalent mental health issue.  The world of depression is complex, subjective and scientific.

The match between therapist and client is crucial for learning and healing. This client/therapist relationship, often referred to as a therapeutic alliance, or goodness of fit, is characterized by mutual

Results from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Youth Risk Behavior Survey 2011-2021 (YRBS) were published earlier this year, and the latest numbers are shocking: An alarming 57%

Alcoholism, alcohol abuse, alcohol use disorder, alcohol misuse, alcohol dependence. Whichever term you use, the bottom line is… if there is continued use despite adverse consequences, then it probably falls

We know that having social connections is not only good for our mental health, but can heal our mental health. We know this to be true because we can not

Boarding schools for autism can be a beneficial option for those who may require specialized education and support.  The decision to send a child, whether neurotypical or autistic, to a

Teen mental health is not only a family issue, but a societal issue that demands our collective attention. Parents telling their children that “high school will be one of the

Taking a gap year can be a valuable and transformative experience, providing individuals with the chance to grow personally and gain a broader perspective before pursuing further education or entering

“I feel” statements are a foundation in communication skills. Working in the mental health field, this is often a fundamental of which clinicians use in family therapy. I am so

There are many reasons to work with a therapeutic educational consultant. A therapeutic consultant can be the extra guidance to help during a troubling and stressful time of navigating treatment.

It’s funny how it really works….. Anytime you feel a negative emotion, stop and say;  Something is important here. Otherwise, I would not be feeling this negative emotion. What is

I’ve been coming across this a lot lately. And I’m fascinated with the debate.  Should a therapist call the person that pays them money, a patient or client? When I

A gap year program is a structured period of time, typically one year, taken by students as a break between high school and college or during college. The purpose of

The formal definition of patience is “the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious”. Delaying problems, suffering, annoyance and anxiety can be good

Just before vaping became worldwide popular in 2010 and among the youngest ages in nicotine history, we had actually been on a 15-year decline for cigarette smoking.  Juul with its

The words we use with our struggling loved ones matter more than you think. Shame, stigma and low self-worth play a big part in slow or no recovery.  If they