Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Back in 1987, Domestic Violence Awareness Month became a recognized way to not only raise awareness, but unite anyone who has dealt with domestic viol...
How Teen Bullying Shapes and Affects the Entire School
Teen bullying still runs rampant in the hallways of US education. Research shows at least 20 percent of students are physically bullied, over 50 perce...
Why Choose a Trauma Treatment Center for Teens?
Many individuals with PTSD often go undiagnosed and do not receive treatment. For many teens, they try to bury their reaction and move on, with sympto...
Bullying Leads to Neurological Changes
The effects of being bullied in school can have a significant impact on how teens feel about themselves and how they develop relationships later in li...
Finding Help for Teens with PTSD
More than ⅔ of children report having experienced at least one traumatic event by the age of 16. Trauma is an umbrella term that refers to a variety...
Brain Injuries and Teen Behavioral Issues: The Connection
March is brain injury awareness month. This month is all about raising awareness and educating individuals on brain injuries and the effects it can ha...
Unhealthy vs Healthy: Teens Coping with Loss
Teens coping with loss experience things a little differently than adults. As adults, we’ve usually dealt with the loss of at least one loved one by...
Being More Mindful Could Help in Dealing with Trauma
According to the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, there’s almost a 70 percent chance of a child experiencing a potentially traumatic event b...
Prince William Speaks Out Against LGBT Bullying
Photo Credit: flickr user – Vee de Rodgers Since LGBT bullying is such a huge issue, a member of the royal family–Prince William, Duke of ...
Art Therapy and Your Teen: 5 Ways Art Helps Struggling Teens
Art therapy is a type of therapy that someone can practice out in the open, in a classroom, or even in the comfort of their bed. Creating art allows a...