Social Anxiety
Teen Struggling with Social Anxiety? Social Media Is Making It Worse
Can’t seem to get your teen out of the house? Do they tend to get extremely anxious in groups of people? Your teen may be struggling with social anxiety disorder. This year, an article by the Atlantic explained the possible danger of high social media usage for teenagers. Experts said that social media was acting…
Read MoreBuilding Interpersonal Skills in Co-Ed Residential Treatment Centers
Interpersonal effectiveness is one of the cornerstones of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, which teaches teens how to more effectively communicate with others. Social communication has been radically transformed over the last decade, with the rise of smartphones and social media. Teens have the advantage of proofreading conversations and the option to “ghost” someone they are arguing…
Read MoreAnimal Therapy and the Strong Benefits of Pets
There’s a reason we call dogs a “man’s best friend.” As debates regarding the certification of emotional support animals have flooded the news recently, with stories of squirrels, rats, and monkeys attempting to board airplanes with their humans, the parameters of animal therapy have been called into question. However, mutual relationships between animals and…
Read MoreTeen Social Isolation Can Lead to Deeper, More Dangerous Issues
We all need alone time. It’s good to take a moment to think, process, and work through things on your own–but that’s not what teen social isolation is. Teen social isolation is much more dubious than simply taking some time for yourself. Usually, when a teenager begins to isolate themselves from others, it’s due to…
Read MoreDog Therapy: How Our Four-Pawed Friends Can Help Teens
The dog has been thought of as humankind’s best friend for thousands of years. Nearly 44 percent of households in the US have at least one dog as a pet–but have you ever thought about why? Well, it could be because canines have a way of offering us a sort of therapy–dog therapy. Studies show…
Read MoreHelp for Struggling Teen: Understanding Gender Identity Issues
Gender identity issues have gotten a large amount of coverage in the past year–which is good, we need to be talking about these issues, but even with that coverage teens are still suffering. There’s a huge lack of understanding when it comes to transgender teens and it’s making it harder to get help for struggling…
Read MoreTrouble in Math Could Mean Academic & Social Struggles in Teens
We know that social struggles in teens are caused by a multitude of factors–learning disabilities, trouble at home, bullying, you name it. This often makes it harder to prevent and treat. In a recent article by Science Daily, new research shows that teens who struggle in mathematics have a higher risk of developing further issues…
Read MoreDeveloping Social Behaviors in Teens
When you think about the immune system, most people automatically think of physical health. Our immune system protects us from illness, fights off common germs, and ultimately keeps us happy and healthy. Would you ever think that the immune system actually controls your social behaviors? According to a recent article by The Atlantic, new research…
Read MoreDiscussing Gender Identity with Teens
Issues with gender identity are common in teens. Many teens struggle with self-identity, which is natural at a time when teens are coming to terms with who they are. Discussing gender identity with teens can be an important part of ensuring their overall wellbeing. Teens who often struggle with gender identity feel scared, and…
Read More‘Life, Animated’ Tells a Story Teens with Autism Can Relate To
A new documentary called Life, Animated recently came out detailing the life of Owen Suskind–a young individual with autism–and his relationship with Disney. In an article by NPR, the documentary and its importance for other young adults and teens with autism is discussed. How disney transformed Owen’s life Teens with autism can have serious challenges…
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