Anxiety is an epidemic among today’s youth. While it’s always a good idea for anyone with anxiety to seek counseling, mental health professionals are unfortunately in high demand and expensive, so that’s not always an option. If you have a teen who is suffering from anxiety, and you haven’t been able to get them into therapy, this blog is for
Read moreOver the last decade, mental health among youth has deteriorated, and it’s only gotten worse in the past couple of years. Compared with 2019, emergency room visits for suicide attempts rose 51% for adolescent girls in early 2021. Depression and anxiety doubled during the pandemic, with 25% of youths experiencing depressive symptoms and 20% suffering anxiety symptoms. The National Institutes
Read moreAnxiety is very common among teens. In fact, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) states that nearly one in three adolescents (31.9%) meet the criteria for an anxiety disorder. Researchers have found that anxiety in children has increased 20% over 5 years. All of us experience some anxiety throughout our lives, and it is normal for teens to feel anxious
Read moreAnxiety is very common among teens. In fact, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) states that nearly one in three adolescents (31.9%) meet the criteria for an anxiety disorder. Researchers have found that anxiety in children has increased 20% over 5 years. Anxiety among teens is clearly on the rise, and there are many factors that have contributed to it.
Read moreAdolescence is a time of rapid growth and change – physically, mentally, and socially. These changes create stress, and it’s normal for teenagers to worry. Top Teenage Worries There are many common issues that cause teens concern: Schoolwork and grades. Believe it or not, most teens—even those who don’t get stellar marks—worry about grades. Good grades are a sign of
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