Teen Mental Health Treatment in Arizona

Author Archives: Executive Director Hannah Carr, LPC

  • Teen hand with white pills on a bed, symbolizing suicide risks, mental health struggles, and prevention awareness.

    Most Common Causes of Suicide in Teens

    Teen suicide is a growing concern worldwide and is often misunderstood. Understanding the causes of suicide in teens is crucial to its prevention. It helps identify at-risk teens and address their risk factors before it’s too late. It also creates opportunities to teach coping skills that enable adolescents to deal with crises. In this article, …

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  • Father talking seriously with his teen son, representing the challenge of responding without enabling lying behavior.

    My Teen Son Won’t Stop Lying – How Do I Respond Without Enabling?

    Constant lies and deception, is that what your home feels like? Do you not recognize your own teen son anymore because they are lying to you all the time? Do you feel hurt, anger, frustration, and much more, but do not know what to do if your teen son constantly lies? It may feel like …

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  • Teen girl sitting on couch looking upset, representing emotional struggles linked to conduct disorder in teens.

    Conduct Disorder in Teens: What Is It?

    Adolescence is one of the most challenging times for any parent. It causes teenagers to undergo drastic changes in their behavior and emotions. As a parent or guardian, it can be difficult to differentiate between normal teenage behavior and conduct disorders in teens. Your teenager may become rebellious, defiant, or even rude during adolescence. While …

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  • Teen lying on bed with pills nearby, symbolizing the need to deal with suicidal thoughts as a teenager safely.

    How to Deal with Suicidal Thoughts as a Teenager

    Suicidal thoughts can be scary and overwhelming. Teen suicidal thoughts can make you feel helpless or hopeless. It might seem like there is no other way out other than to follow through with these negative thoughts. These thoughts do not define who you are. They do not make you weak or crazy. They can be painful to …

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  • Teen girl sitting alone by window, representing concern and care for a Teenager with Depression.

    How Can I Help My Teenager with Depression?

    Teen depression is more common than you realize. According to a study by Mental Health America, it is estimated that in 2024, over 20% of teens experienced a major depressive episode. 15% of teenagers were severely impaired and could not attend school, work, or function at home. The numbers in Arizona are higher than the national average. …

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