Learning disorders in teens are not uncommon. However, teens will hide their difficulties with school until they are beyond assistance. Learning disorders can do more than hurt a teen’s school work. They can be a lifelong battle. Teens who experience...
The opportunities for young women are greater than they have ever been. Women are excelling in education, careers, and as public figures. At the same time, depression in girls is on the rise. Scientists at Johns Hopkins University found, “Between...
Animal therapy reduces ADHD symptoms in teens. Researchers from UCI School of Medicine found that, “children with ADHD who received canine assisted intervention (CAI) experienced a reduction in inattention and an improvement in social skills.” The CAI group also found...
Dangers of social media use Over the last decade, the effects of social media use have been a hot topic among researchers. According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 40% of U.S. students use digital media...
According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, two-thirds of high school students don’t get enough sleep. Based on these worrying statistics, it seems sleep deprivation in teens has become a serious issue. Due to the ever-growing burden of school...
Are you afraid that your child’s transition back home might pose difficulties? Dealing with problems such as drug abuse, juvenile delinquency, and other antisocial behaviors is never easy. To help their children overcome such challenges, parents often resort to specialized...
What Is a Quality Teen Treatment Center? Quality teen treatment centers offer guidance and compassion to teens struggling with severe emotional and behavioral issues. Top of the line teen treatment centers provide a therapeutic residential boarding environment for troubled teens. “Residential treatment...
Teen Social Media Use and Mental Health Depression and suicidal thoughts are on the rise among adolescents. A University of Pittsburgh study found that, “negative experiences (on social media) were strongly and consistently associated with higher depressive symptoms.” Social media...
Families experience mental health crises with their teens every day and many don’t know who to turn to for help. Pediatricians may not have the necessary credentials to properly diagnose or treat your teen. Furthermore, when a teen has been...
A ten-year study of young adults revealed that heavy teen drinking causes changes in the volume of brain matter. Young adults experience essential brain development through the teen years; which explains why heavy alcohol consumption damages the brain early on....
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.