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An adolescent’s mental health and life skills are often connected. A lack of life skills can result in poor mental health, and such mental health challenges can negatively impact an adolescent’s life skills. However, regardless of mental health, adolescents can […]

As a parent of a teen, you know that they make mistakes. This is a normal part of any learning process, and learning from their mistakes can help your teen both now and in the future. However, in order to […]

When your teen has struggled with addiction, a mental health disorder, trauma, or a combination of these issues, treatment is often the first step. However, when your child returns home, as a parent, you will need to provide a lot […]

When an adolescent experiences trauma, they are impacted in many ways, including how they develop mentally, emotionally, and socially. The effects of trauma that are not addressed are negative for adolescents and their loved ones, increasing issues with mental health […]

The process of adolescents healing from addiction is challenging and extends past treatment. However, during treatment, adolescents can begin to build the necessary life skills that will help them to succeed. These skills will help them to live independently and […]

When your teen returns home after treatment, they must build skills that support their mental health and sobriety. Life skills, the skills necessary or desirable to participate in daily life, will provide support for the transition that your teen is […]

As a parent, you are in a position where you can help your teen build skills that can influence their entire lives. While many skills are important for your teen to develop, life skills are particularly valuable. Life skills, the […]

Adolescents who struggle with addiction, mental health, and trauma often have long-term challenges. However, by getting treatment and addressing the issues head-on, adolescents can build a set of skills that helps support them far beyond their teenage years. Creating a […]

As a parent of a teen who struggles with mental health and addiction, there are many ways you can help them heal and thrive. One aspect of their life that is significantly beneficial is sleep. Getting enough quality sleep can […]

Substance use disorder (SUD) in adolescents affects their lives in many negative ways, including impacting their sleep. However, simultaneously, poor sleep can put adolescents at risk for substance use, addiction, and other mental health challenges. Improving sleep helps with symptoms […]