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  • A teen with long blonde hair sits cross-legged on grass in a peaceful park, meditating outdoors, representing various meditation techniques teens can explore for mental clarity and relaxation.

    Different Meditation Techniques Your Teen Can Try

    Teenage years can be overwhelming. To help teens deal with problems during adolescence, meditation is a powerful tool that can help your teen stay calm, improve focus, and enhance their overall mental health. It is a simple practice that does not require any special equipment. There are many meditation techniques, each catering to different needs. …

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  • A therapist guides a patient wearing a VR headset during exposure therapy, illustrating a modern approach to assessing the efficacy of exposure therapy in treating anxiety and phobias.

    Exposure Therapy Efficacy: Does It Work?

    Exposure therapy is a common and proven method for treating PTSD, phobias, and anxiety. It involves gradually helping teens confront their fears in a controlled and safe way. This allows them to regain confidence and overcome distress. Exposure therapy is a path for your teen to understand and manage their emotions. As a parent or …

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  • A smiling woman speaks to a supportive therapy group, with the title “What is Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy?” overlayed, representing group-based emotional and interpersonal treatment.

    What is Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy?

    Dynamic interpersonal therapy (DIT) is a form of talk therapy that can help someone understand and address the possible causes of their depression. As a parent or guardian, it is important to understand dynamic interpersonal therapy and other approaches to treat teen mental health issues. This will help you choose a relevant, effective modality for …

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  • Teen engaged in drawing activities with adult support, surrounded by art supplies, overlaid with text “Art Therapy for Teens: Definition, Exercises, & Efficacy,” highlighting therapeutic creativity.

    Art Therapy for Teens: Definition, Exercises, & Efficacy

    Teen art therapy utilizes creative expression through painting, drawing, music, and other mediums to help teens relieve internal stress. Teenagers are often sensitive or self-conscious about their personal dilemmas, and art therapy gives them an opportunity to externalize their thoughts and emotions in a way that feels less direct than normal talk therapy.  Nexus Teen …

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  • A teen sits pensively at a table with a bowl and spoon, highlighting the emotional struggle behind hidden eating disorders affecting adolescents.

    Identifying Hidden Eating Disorders Affecting Teens

    Eating disorders often affect most adolescents and young adults. These conditions can severely impact a teen’s mental, physical, and social well-being. Eating disorders aren’t always easy to identify; in fact, there are a number of hidden eating disorders affecting teens. Most teens with these conditions often succeed in “hiding” their struggles. Some of these conditions …

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