When it comes to depression treatments, most mental health professionals opt for psychotherapy, medication, or a mix of both. However, in recent years, there has been a serious debate regarding the use of medication for depression, anxiety, and other mood...
Teen wellness is an important part of a teenager's health. Teens cannot thrive in toxic environments at home and in school. Wilderness programs offer holistic, natural, and peaceful settings. Wilderness therapy provides troubled teens with a “secure, non-critical, and supportive...
According to The Anxiety and Depression Association in America, teen anxiety has become a serious issue, affecting roughly 25% of children between 13 and 18 years old. But what’s even worse is that nearly 80% of children with diagnosable anxiety disorder...
Since September is Suicide Prevention Month, perhaps it’s time to address the issue of depression and the risks that accompany this condition. Depression symptoms are relatively common these days. From brief episodes of sadness to inexplicable mood swings, we’ve all...
Teenage depression goes beyond moodiness and growing pains. Teens struggling with depression feel like their lives are unraveling. “It’s estimated that one in five adolescents from all walks of life will suffer from depression at some point during their teen...
Cyberbullying Teens are constantly exposed to technology in many forms. They are connected to the world nearly twenty-four seven through phones, computers, tablets and gaming devices. They spend so much of their time of social media and message app that...
Today, residential treatment is among the most popular alternative interventions for struggling teens. From trauma and drug abuse to antisocial behaviors and juvenile delinquency, the problems that some teens are facing can be extremely difficult to overcome. For example, it’s...
Teen drinking is a serious concern, and it can have lifelong consequences. It leads to car accidents, violent behavior, alcohol poisoning, and other health problems. Parents need to stress the importance of the negative consequences attributed to alcohol. Teens are...
Therapeutic boarding schools are an option for troubled teens that have difficulty in traditional schools. Therapeutic boarding schools are alternative schools that specialize in both education and therapy. Part academic institution, part residential treatment program, therapeutic boarding schools are a...
The number of teens who experience depression has soared over the last few years. There has been a high rate of teen suicides and more incidences of self-harm. Teen depression is affected by academics, life experiences, and stress. Teens express...
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.