Teenagers aren’t always known for being open books, especially to their parents. As a parent or caregiver, it’s essential to look after your teen’s mental health. Prioritizing it and checking in is just as important as taking them to a yearly exam for their physical well-being.

Everyone procrastinates sometimes. You might have a task ahead of you that you really don’t want to tackle. You’re tired. Maybe you’re daydreaming about something else. Whatever the case, occasionally putting something off isn’t usually a big problem, and you’ll get back on track quickly.

Do you ever feel that your self-worth is contingent on your accomplishments? If so, you might be dealing with perfectionism. Although it’s not an “official” mental health disorder, it certainly acts like one. Perfectionism blurs the line between admirable ambition and self-imposed, unrealistic standards. While it is most often about seeking acceptance and love, perfectionism can push those needs aside because nothing is ever good enough.

Beyond what some may believe, children are not immune to stress. While they may not have the same responsibilities and pressures as adults, they still face stressors that can impact their physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the most common types of therapeutic treatment for mental health conditions. It’s designed to help you change negative thought patterns so you can overcome issues like anxiety, depression, and panic. CBT has even been used to help with symptoms of ADHD, chronic fatigue syndrome, and PTSD. But how does it work?

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the most common forms of talk therapy used today — and for good reason! CBT is proven to be an effective treatment approach for a variety of mental health conditions, from anxiety to depression.

There’s a lot that goes on emotionally when you’re the parent of a child with a disability. Though you might often hide your feelings under the surface, it’s understandable to sometimes feel frustration, fear, sadness, and even grief.

There’s also no denying that starting a new job can feel overwhelming and even a little frightening. You might feel anxious over the “what ifs” coming your way. What if it’s not what you expect? What if you can’t fit in with the environment, or you’re not as qualified as you think?

Your teen has been living under the same roof, your roof, for their entire life. You knew their whereabouts every single day of their life. ou’re very excited about the person they’ve turned out to be, but you can tell that you’re not the only one a little nervous about them going to college.

Millions of people across the globe struggle with anxiety. If there’s a silver lining to anxiety wreaking such havoc on the world, it’s that there are a variety of treatment and management solutions to keep it under control.

Adolescence is a period of profound psychological and physiological change for children and teenagers. While many of us are familiar with the physiological changes that occur during adolescence, there are many emotional changes happening as well.

No matter if it’s related to work or your personal life, something is always troubling you. You’ve done the research, and you’ve narrowed your signs and symptoms down to two different diagnoses: obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or anxiety.

The first decision you have to make about therapy is to go. After that, you’ll find therapy breaks down into a web of different styles, each treating certain conditions and symptoms better than others. Regarding evidence and talk-based therapies, there are essentially two main ones: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT).

Drops in mood, energy levels, and cognitive processing can be signs your teen is struggling with depression. Teens undergo a lot of change in a relatively short time. Dealing with new social dynamics, academic pressures, and hormonal changes can invite a host of reactions in teens. Here’s how to tell if your teen is depressed.

For children with social anxiety, a social outing could mean emotional explosions, sudden bedridden stomach aches, and refusals to get out the front door. While shyness tends to go away on its own, social anxiety sticks around. How do you know which one your child is exhibiting?

People with invisible chronic illnesses know all too well that seeming fine doesn’t mean someone’s actually fine. Whether it’s the aftereffects of a stroke, severe depression, epilepsy, or a digestive disorder, the CDC estimates that about 10% of Americans are living with invisible disabilities.

Many great things came from social media, like ‘Marcel the Shell with Shoes On’ or the new Pinterest dip your aunt tried at holiday dinner. However, not everyone sees social media as an inspiration to try something new. Rather, they see posts as invitations to keep up with or outperform others.

We often associate anxiety with adults. Children can experience it just as often, and it can wreak havoc on their young minds. When you consider all of the things kids could potentially be worried about, it’s overwhelming.

Bullying is one of several Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) that can complicate a child’s mental, physical, and academic development. When we carry four or more ACEs into adulthood, health problems like depression and addiction can linger on the horizon.

Anxiety isn’t always something you can just brush off and push through. When it becomes chronic, symptoms can affect your daily life and school performance. So you’re not being “dramatic” if things get difficult whenever your nerves feel high.