America’s Teens: Study Publishes a Teen Happiness Index

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Today’s teenagers are navigating a landscape that feels uniquely daunting. The pressures are piling up – social media, family structures shaken by record divorce rates, parents’ financial uncertainty, climate fears, and an education system that’s more competitive than ever. For parents watching their kids grow up in this environment, it’s hard not to wonder: Are […]

8 Tips for Coping With Peer Pressure

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If you find yourself doing things when you are with your peers that you wouldn’t normally do, you may be experiencing peer pressure. This occurs when you feel the need to conform to a group’s behavior or expectations in order to fit in and be accepted. Peer pressure can influence people in both positive and […]

Our Clinical Foundation

Our Clinical Foundation

Home OUR CLINICAL FOUNDATION Published: 03/12/2025 | Updated: 04/17/2026 Authored by: Irene Lopez, MBA Edited by: Aja Chavez, LPCC, LMFT When an adolescent faces a mental health challenge, the entire family can feel the weight of uncertainty. As a parent, it’s normal to find yourself searching for answers. Trying to navigate the numerous treatment options […]

Medication for Teen Depression

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Medication for Teen Depression: What Parents and Teens Should Know CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION If you’re considering medication for depression in yourself or your teenage child, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice and opinions that are out there.  A friend may tell you that depression medications, also known as antidepressants, […]