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  • Therapist speaks with a teen during a session, highlighting inpatient care for teenage personality disorders at Nexus Teen Academy.

    Inpatient Treatment for Teenage Personality Disorders

    Parenting a teenager with a personality disorder can be an overwhelming and isolating experience. Studies indicate that nearly one in five young individuals has a personality disorder. These disorders can negatively affect your teenager’s physical, emotional, and overall well-being. At Nexus Teen Academy, we understand how hard it can be to support a teenager with personality disorders. …

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  • Teen girl lounges on couch during therapy session, highlighting examples of positive coping skills for teens at Nexus Teen Academy.

    Examples of Positive Coping Skills for Teens

    Coping skills are strategies for dealing with stressful events. Establishing positive coping mechanisms is vital to help teens manage stress and navigate various mental health and behavioral health disorders. While positive coping strategies help teens manage stress in a healthy way, negative coping mechanisms can be harmful and work to further exacerbate bad habits. When …

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  • Teen girl with braided hair holds head in stress; text overlay reads “Inpatient Treatment for Teenage Anxiety” at Nexus Academy.

    Inpatient Treatment for Teenage Anxiety

    Choosing the right treatment option for your teen may be challenging, especially when anxiety severely impacts their daily life. While outpatient therapy works for some, others require a more intensive approach offered by residential programs. At Nexus Teen Academy, we provide structured inpatient treatment for teenage anxiety. In this article, we will explore inpatient treatment, the …

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  • Teens using smartphones, illustrating the impact of social media on teen mental health - Nexus Teen Academy.

    How Social Media Affects a Teen’s Mental Health

    In today’s digital world, social media is a huge part of teen life. It’s where they connect with friends, express themselves, and stay updated on the world around them. While it provides access to some positives, like mental health resources, it can also expose teens to cyberbullying, unrealistic comparisons, and even online and social media …

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  • Paintbrushes resting on a watercolor palette and paper, illustrating the question of whether insurance covers art therapy.

    Does Insurance cover Art Therapy?

    Art therapy for adolescents offers a creative outlet where teens can express themselves without the pressure of finding the “right” words. But an important question often arises: does insurance cover art therapy? The answer can be complicated, but let’s get a better understanding At Nexus Teen Academy, we provide an easy process to help you verify …

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