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When Gambling Starts Affecting Daily Life: Signs It May Be Time for Structured Outpatient Support
Gambling is often viewed as entertainment, whether it involves sports betting, casino visits, online gambling apps, or card games with friends. For many people, gambling remains occasional
What Therapy for Gambling-Related Challenges Can Look Like in Outpatient Treatment
Many people struggling with gambling-related behaviors are unsure what treatment actually involves. Some individuals assume therapy only focuses on stopping gambling, while others may feel uncertain
Balancing Recovery and Daily Responsibilities While Receiving Gambling Support
For many individuals struggling with gambling-related challenges, one of the biggest concerns about seeking treatment is how it will affect work, school, family responsibilities or daily routines
How to Talk to Your Child About Seeking Mental Health Treatment
Guiding Parents Through a Sensitive—and Ever-Changing—Conversation In 2025, the mental-health landscape for children and teens is evolving quickly. Social media trends rise overnight, school pressures
Teen Mental Health & Substance Use: Summer Risks Every Parent Should Know
Summer is often seen as a carefree season—no school, more freedom and time to relax. But for many teenagers, this shift in routine can open
The Psychological Effects of Online Dating for Young Adults
In recent years, online dating has surged in popularity, especially among young adults
A Mother’s Support of Their LGBTQI Child During Pride Month
What is Pride Month beyond seeing rainbows everywhere during the month of June? Pride Month occurs every June and is the commemoration of the
How Bullying Can Cause Co-Occurring Disorders in Adolescents
The teenage years are some of the most intense developmental years of the brain. This period is when the majority of mental illnesses develop, as
Domestic Violence: Effects on Mental Health and Overall Wellbeing
People have differing perspectives and levels of awareness on the effects of domestic violence on family. Some may feel that abuse in the home is
Does My Teen Have a Mental Health Disorder?
If you’re the parent of a teenager, you’ve probably wondered whether your teen is displaying signs of a mental health disorder or whether the behaviors
Taking Care of Your Addicted Child: How to Manage Burnout
Parenting, while rewarding, is an exhausting task. Suppressing your emotional burnout is unhealthy for you and your entire family. The hard work you do is
Foster Independence with Routines Over the Summer
Children and teens crave predictability from the adults around them. Even babies need to be reassured that a parent will take care of them when
Talking About the Sad Reality of School Shootings with Your Kids
The violence in our world is appalling. It surely leaves adults dumbfounded, so it’s no surprise that kids also struggle to hear and understand the
How to Support Your LGBTQ+ Teen
While raising a teenager can be quite challenging, being a teenager is even more challenging. As adolescents transition from childhood to adulthood, they are navigating
Helping Your Teen Overcome Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Mood swings and other symptoms are often dismissed as typical behavior for teenagers, so it’s easy to miss signs of underlying mental health disorders in
5 Ways to Help Your Teen Overcome Substance Use
As a parent, your only wish is for your children to grow up happy and healthy. Sadly, for many parents this reality is interrupted by
How To Spot Anxiety in Your Child
No one needs an expert to explain that the behavior of children and adults is distinct. Yet while they are unique, the behavior of
Having the Conversation About Addiction With Your Children
Talking to children about addiction can feel uncomfortable, but it is important that kids and teens are informed about the dangers of addiction. How
What Will My Child Experience in Counseling?
Counseling is situationally dependent, but with the right counselor children can receive guidance for anything from divorce to grief and loss to trauma., Sending your child to counseling can be scary. You’re entrusting not only care for you
Helping Children Focus on Mental Health
You can promote mental health in your children by encouraging healthy schedules, teaching them about emotions and celebrating their successes., Children and youth have a lot on their minds. Between free time and family time, schoolwork and
How to Talk to Kids about Coronavirus
It’s normal for kids to feel anxious about COVID-19. Here’s how to talk to your child about coronavirus., With everything that is happening during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s normal for children to feel anxious. Routines have been disrupted
Does Your Child Need Psychological Testing?
Psychological testing can help children who are showing signs of a mental disorder, learning disability, or giftedness. Learn more about the testing process., As a parent or guardian, you want what’s best for your child. But sometimes it’s
Signs Your Teen Needs Counseling
If your teen is struggling, you may be wondering whether it’s time to see a mental health therapist. Here are the signs your child needs counseling., Mental health counseling is a great tool for helping teens work through whatever is troubl
Understanding Cyberbullying and Its Effects
Cyberbullying occurs to 37 percent of young people between the ages of 12 and 17 and can include flaming, dissing, trolling, masquerading and more., As social media becomes more and more prevalent in the lives of teens and children, cyberbu
