Blended Families & Teen Mental Health
Home Blended Families & Teen Mental Health: Adjusting to Stepparents and Stepsiblings Published: 10/05/2026 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, BS Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS Your new partner and their children moving in can feel like an exciting new beginning. But your teen might not see it that way. They may be thinking about other things, […]
What Is an STRTP in California?
Home What Is an STRTP in California? A Guide for Parents & Families Teen mental health across the country is increasingly becoming a concern. In California, a recent survey shows that, in an average month, 94% of young people 14 to 25 years old report mental health concerns, particularly stress and anxiety. According to UCLA, […]
What Happens After a Teen Leaves a Psychiatric Hospital in California?
Home What Happens After a Teen Leaves a Psychiatric Hospital in California? Published: 10/02/2026 Authored by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS Approximately three in ten children between the ages of 12 and 17 in California reported experiencing symptoms of serious psychological distress between 2022 and 2024. Sometimes, these symptoms were severe […]
Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) for California Youth
Home Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) for California Youth Published: 10/02/2026 Authored by: Veronica Silver, MA Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS Sometimes, when a teen is dealing with mental health challenges, regular therapy just isn’t enough. Maybe your teen’s behavior seems to be getting worse. Perhaps their emotional outbursts are becoming more intense, or they’re finding […]
Intensive Home-Based Services (IHBS) for California Youth
Home Intensive Home-Based Services (IHBS) for California Youth Published: 10/02/2026 Authored by: Veronica Silver, MA Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS Many teens experience mental health concerns, and while not all of these experiences result in difficulty functioning, without the right support, they could impact a teen’s daily life. When your teen is finding it hard […]
What Mental Health Decisions Can a 12-Year-Old Make in California?
Home What Mental Health Decisions Can a 12-Year-Old Make in California? Published: 10/02/2026 Authored by: Veronica Silver, MA Edited by: Jemma Strain, BS Parents generally believe that they’re solely responsible for making health care decisions for their child until the age of 18. And while that’s mostly correct, there are some instances in which teens […]
