Supporting a teenager through substance abuse or mental health treatment can be challenging. However, it is rewarding. Treatment does not end at the therapist’s office or the treatment center. Whatever your teen and family learn during sessions is tested at home, making the home environment crucial. Let’s get a better understanding of how to support …
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Depression & Substance Use in Teens
Teen depression and substance abuse is a tricky situation because one can fuel the other, leading to a vicious and scary cycle. Your teenager might drink alcohol, smoke marijuana, or pop pills to dull feelings of sadness, anxiety, or shame. That is self-medication. Over time, those substances can affect your teen’s mood and disturb sleep, …
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Depression & Social Anxiety in Teens
Co-occurring social anxiety and teen depression are one of the most common problems teenagers face today, partially due to the emergence of social media and excessive screen time. We understand this struggle that teens face, and e at Nexus Teen Academy, we work to help teens overcome these struggles and rise above them. We believe …
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Local Arizona Crisis Resources for Teen Mental Health Emergencies
Every second feels like forever whenever a teenager is in the middle of a mental health crisis. Fortunately, Arizona has one of the best crisis systems in the entire country. However, we understand that the sheer number of options can feel overwhelming for a parent in the heat of the moment. Nexus Teen Academy would like …
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Arizona Parent Guide: What to Do If Your Teen Shows Depression Signs
Finding out that your son or daughter is struggling with depression is not an easy revelation. You might experience a mixture of emotions, ranging from fear and confusion to a desire to fix everything immediately. It is common for most parents to second-guess themselves. This guide is for you if you are wondering whether you …
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