Depression is a serious and common mental health struggle amongst teenagers in Massachusetts. Often misunderstood and hard to identify in others, it can have a profound impact on a young person’s life if left untreated. Recognizing the symptoms of depression in teens...
Depression negatively impacts mental health in adolescents, which can lead to a decline in academic performance, withdrawal from social settings, and struggles with motivation in daily life. This mental health diagnosis is a serious concern, especially for concerned...
Exhaustion and fatigue does not always signify underlying clinical depression. But, it can be a common warning sign amongst adolescents that they might be suffering from depression. Fatigue is a common residual symptom of depression. If your child has been previously...
Irritability is common in adolescence, especially amongst adolescents suffering from anxiety disorders. Several studies have shown that levels of irritability amongst youth are higher when they also suffer from anxiety disorders. If you are concerned that your child’s...
Marijuana is a psychoactive drug that acts as a stimulant, depressant, and hallucinogen. Its impact on the brain poses serious risks to a person’s mental health. Those who use marijuana more frequently and youth whose brains are still developing are put at the...
Teens are often the primary users of social media platforms. While social media can be useful for staying in touch with family and friends, it can also increase risk of overexposure to stressors, such as cyberbullying or negative posts and comments, that contribute to...
It is not always easy to head back to school. Sometimes, you may notice your child feeling emotional stress or trying to avoid returning to school. They may even make excuses not to attend or act out and refuse to go to school. While this does not always signify...
The number of teens diagnosed with anxiety has increased over the years. According to the CDC, the number of children between ages 6-17 who have ever been diagnosed with anxiety has increased since 2003. Between 2016-2019, 9.4% of children suffered from a diagnosed...
If your child or a loved one is suffering with substance abuse or mental health, it may be time to prepare for an intervention. The CRAFT approach is typically used by family members to intervene with someone struggling with alcohol or drug abuse. In these cases,...
