10 Ways to Protect Your Family’s Mental Health

mom and daughter talking on a couch about mental health challenges

Protecting Your Family’s Mental Health Family is everything. They’re not just the people we love—they’re the people we turn to in moments of distress. They’re our main form of support on difficult days. And they’re often the first to notice when something’s amiss.  Effectively, our family carries us through life’s highs and lows. But family […]

Teen Mental Health: 5 Early Signs of Mental Health Issues in Teens

male teen discussing mental health signs with therapist

5 Early Signs of Mental Health Issues in Teens Life is tough when you’re a teen. Teens crave independence while needing the comfort of having supporting and loving people around them. They also have massive physical and psychological changes—a combo that makes them uniquely vulnerable to mental health issues.  Around 1 in every 4 US […]

7 Tips for Parenting an Anxious Child

Young loving supportive mother trying to help anxious teen daughter

Parenting an Anxious Child Parenting an anxious child can be difficult, especially if you’re on the anxious side yourself. It’s normal to feel unsure of how to handle your child’s anxiety, or a little lost about how to best support them. But know that you’re not alone.  Anxiety is becoming an increasing concern in children […]

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY IN TEEN MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS Author: Emma Loker B.S. Editor: Aja Chavez AMFT, APCC CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, short-term therapy specifically designed to help teens and young adults identify and change unhelpful thoughts, behaviors, and emotional responses. With mental health challenges increasingly impacting youth, […]