Co-occurring Teen Depression and Substance Use Disorders

Depression occurs more often in teenagers thanMany of the symptoms of depression in adolescents are similar in adults. However, depression in teens manifests in some different ways. some people may realize. Child Stats, a component of the Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics pointed out the following statistics on teen depression: Teenagers dealing… Continue reading Co-occurring Teen Depression and Substance Use Disorders

How To Help Teens With Depression

The teenage years can feel like a rollercoaster of emotion. From schoolwork to bullies to new relationships, teens often experience a great deal of stress and anxiety. For parents, it’s important to know what to do when ordinary teen angst becomes a serious problem with depression. Notice the signs Parents need to stay alert to… Continue reading How To Help Teens With Depression

Simplify Your Travels: Photos and Advice

Sometimes we need to get away from everything. Whether we’re stuck in a rut or have gotten ourselves into a mess, it’s human nature to want to escape for just a while, as if trying to catch a breath. I’d like to share my own experience about needing to get away: My Story Last summer,… Continue reading Simplify Your Travels: Photos and Advice

Borderline Personality Disorder: What Are The Treatment Options?

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a complex set of symptoms including difficulty regulating thoughts and emotions, reckless and impulsive behavior, and relationships that are often unstable. Onset begins in late adolescence or early adulthood. While the symptoms can be severe or intense, the treatment outcomes appear to be quite positive. There are several possible treatment… Continue reading Borderline Personality Disorder: What Are The Treatment Options?

Detox For Women: The Road To Recovering Health, Wellness and Vitality

Step back in time and there is a person who you used to be before you began drug or alcohol addiction. Who are you today? How different are you from that person you used to be? This blog talks about how to recover health, wellness and vitality through detox. Women’s rehab centers It is important… Continue reading Detox For Women: The Road To Recovering Health, Wellness and Vitality