Addressing Mental Health Challenges Among LGBTQ+ Teens During Pride Month

We are proud to share that Mission Prep and our Director of Adolescent Services, Dr. Aja Chavez, were featured in a FOX 5 DC segment titled, Mental health concerns renewed among LGBTQ+ teens. In this discussion, Dr. Chavez highlighted the heightened mental health challenges faced by LGBTQ+ teens, especially during Pride Month amidst increasing societal pressures. She emphasized the importance of providing robust support systems, fostering inclusive environments, and ensuring access to mental health resources tailored to the unique needs of LGBTQ+ adolescents.

At Mission Prep, we are dedicated to offering comprehensive mental health services that affirm and support LGBTQ+ youth, helping them navigate challenges and thrive.

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Navigating Teen Mental Health Challenges: Key Strategies for Parents

The teenage years are always tough, but today’s teens face a mental health crisis that’s unlike anything we’ve seen before. In fact, 40% of students in 2023 experienced persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, a staggering statistic that highlights just how serious things have become. From academic pressures to social

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Understanding Teenage Depression: Common Signs and How to Help

Being a teenager is like riding a rollercoaster of emotions—thrilling yet unpredictable! With school pressures, friendship dramas, and the whirlwind of growing up, it’s no wonder teens experience their fair share of ups and downs. But what happens when those low points go beyond ordinary mood swings? They could be

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