Teen Mental Health Treatment in Arizona

Author Archives: Executive Director Hannah Carr, LPC

  • Teen boy vaping marijuana concentrate, illustrating dangers of dabs, wax pens, and THC carts on adolescent brain health.

    Dabs, Wax Pens, and Carts: The Potency Risk for Teen Boys

    In the last few years, a trend of using wax pens, vape cartridges, and dabs has grown among teenagers. These products are modern and may seem harmless, but they have significant effects. For teenage boys, marijuana concentrates can be very dangerous as they affect how the brain functions. As a result, when your teen uses …

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  • Nexus Teen Academy feature image showing parental concern about teen dabbing with guidance on risks and warning signs.

    My Daughter or Son is Dabbing: What Should I Do?

    Learning that your son or daughter engages in certain behaviors can be unsettling and confusing. For example, dabbing marijuana, a less familiar term, may trigger more questions than answers, especially about its implications and teen safety. Unfortunately, it is usually more dangerous than smoking. If you are wondering what to do if your daughter or …

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  • Teenage boy seated thoughtfully under How to Handle Your Teenage Son headline, symbolizing parenting guidance and support.

    How to Handle Your Teenage Son

    When a little, bubbly boy grows into a delicate or emotionally charged teenager, the confusion, stress, and dynamic can shake up even the strongest parent-child bonds. However, there is a bright side to it. The right strategies can help you navigate such difficult experiences and strengthen your parent-teen bond. You can also prepare your son …

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  • Teen boy walking ahead while parent follows, reflecting a son threatened to run away and family tension during conflict.

    My Son Threatened to Run Away – What to Do?

    Your teenage son threatening to run away can be challenging to process. He may shout it in the heat of an argument or say it quietly in desperation. However, despite the fear, hopelessness, or confusion, you need to manage the situation well. How should you respond? Consider this blog as your definitive guide if you …

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  • Historic reform school for boys illustration reflecting early discipline-based institutions shaping modern therapeutic care.

    Reform Schools for Teens

    In the early days, a reform school for boys was an institution where adolescent offenders were placed as an alternative to adult prison. However, today, reform programs can be used to help teen boys overcome behavioral health conditions in more forward-thinking ways. In this article, we will discuss the components of a reform school for …

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