Quiz helps flag the signs your teen could be using drugs or alcohol
April 23, 2019
Wondering if your teen is using drugs or alcohol? Coming to the conclusion can be scary, but recognizing the signs is critical.
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How your parenting style impacts your child’s development
April 12, 2019
While there are many things that influence a child’s development, how you parent plays a big part. What’s your parenting style?
How do you know when your child with autism has a mental health disorder?
March 15, 2019
Like all kids, those on the autism spectrum display a wide variety of behaviors and emotions. It can be tricky to know what’s normal and what needs to be addressed.
Why do teens turn to alcohol and drugs?
February 22, 2019
Kids who are dealing with depression, anxiety, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at a higher risk for a drug or alcohol problem. In fact, ninety percent of addictions start in the teen years.
When teenage moodiness becomes a mental health concern
January 31, 2019
Oftentimes a teen’s moodiness can be attributed to life changes occurring at that time, but how do you know when the ever-changing moods are just part of puberty or if they’re a sign of something deeper?
When should students seek treatment for anxiety?
December 14, 2018
School can be a stressful time for children and teens, and kids experience stress at increased levels for a variety of reasons. Anxiety is something that everyone experiences, but when it starts to disrupt someone’s life, it’s time to seek help from a professional.
Life interrupted by OCD: one mother shares her story on the five-year anniversary of her daughter’s diagnosis
November 27, 2018
One mother describes the first days following her 5-year-old daughter’s OCD diagnosis, what life is like today, and why she is “forever thankful” for Rogers.
Teenage girls and the risk of suicide
October 10, 2018
The teenage years are an exciting and challenging time of change which can produce a lot of stress and uncertainty. In fact, girls are twice as likely as boys to develop mood disorders that can present as anxiety and depression.
How to identify and manage anxiety in students
September 12, 2018
Every day teachers, guidance counselors, and school social workers encounter students struggling with anxiety. We discuss the warning signs and how educators and parents can work together to help children who are suffering.
7 warning signs of teen drug or alcohol use
August 29, 2018
More kids are experimenting with alcohol and drugs at an early age, and recognizing the signs of substance use becomes critical.
