Troubled teens can need a lot of help as they navigate their own mental and emotional boundaries on the path to wellness. Sometimes these needs can be met through family therapy, school counseling, or religious help. Other times, some more...
In a recent Finnish study, what constituted a mental health definition was wide-ranging. “People’s notions of what is and is not a disease are important in the discourse on mental health and human behavior.” What is Mental Health Definition? There...
We know for a fact that exercise and teens’ health go well together. Unfortunately, recent studies revealed a worrying trend. According to a post on Psych Central, children stop enjoying physical activities as they grow older. This conclusion is based...
Ever since the Internet became part of our everyday life, researchers have begun exploring the relationship between stress and social media. In fact, most healthcare professionals are unsure about how social media impacts mental health. While some believe social media...
Teens suicide has always been a major concern for both researchers and healthcare professionals. Since it’s difficult to pinpoint the specific factors that lead to suicide, experts have begun changing their strategy. In other words, the best way to tackle...
Since summer vacation is right around the corner, perhaps now’s an excellent opportunity to talk about wilderness therapy for teens. If your teen is struggling with emotional or behavioral problems, a few weeks out in nature can make a huge...
We know for a fact that teen violence represents a major concern for everybody. And to understand why some teens display violent behaviors, we must ask ourselves – How do children become violent teens? Over the years, experts have...
Anxiety affects everyone, but according to new research, “anxiety is becoming more common than ever, especially over the last few decades.” There has been a 20% increase in anxiety diagnoses for teens ages 6-17 between 2007 and 2012. This increase...
The issue of social media and teens has always been a controversial topic for researchers and mental health professionals. Ever since the Internet has become part of our everyday life, experts from different fields have begun exploring the effects of...
With the everyday pressures of modern life, it’s no surprise that many of us aren’t handling stress too well. The long hours at the office coupled with tight deadlines, student loan debts, and an uncertain future can eventually result in...
Tim Jones has spent the last couple of decades working with families seeking help for children struggling with behavioral and emotional challenges. In the past few years he has toured the country with his family and visited several amazing therapeutic programs. When he's not working with families, you can find Tim on the golf course or reading a book.
Katie Smith has over 15 years of experience working with struggling families with troubled teens. She completed her graduate work in psychology at Baylor University where she studied about the benefits of therapeutic programs. She loves to be outdoors and spend her time with her 12 year old daughter.
Sarah Brown has a background in psychology and social work from West Virginia University. She has always been passionate about helping families and struggling teens. Her main focus is the familial structure and how it impacts teen behavior. In her personal time, she enjoys hiking with her dog, doing yoga, and gardening.