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  • Teen Bipolar Disorder Therapy - Managing Mood Swings

    Managing Teen Bipolar Disorder in Arizona

    Nearly 3% of adolescents in the U.S. struggle with bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder in teens is a state of emotional instability consisting of heightened emotions and low moments. It can interfere with your teen’s daily life and can be tough on the entire family. If your teen is struggling with bipolar disorder, it is vital to seek …

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  • The Role of EMDR Therapy in Healing Adolescent Trauma

    Role of EMDR Therapy in Healing Arizona Adolescent Trauma

    Adolescent Trauma can have devastating effects on teens, in fact, nearly 5% of adolescents develop PTSD after being exposed to trauma. It may lead to several life changes, including a loss of interest in everyday activities, a pessimistic outlook on life, overwhelming feelings of hopelessness, and mental health disorders. To help teens process and reprocess traumatic memories, treatment …

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  • How Mindfulness for Traumatized Teens Can Bring Peace

    How Mindfulness Can Help Traumatized Arizona Teens

    Trauma can leave your teenager with lasting scars that negatively impact their emotional and mental well-being; in fact, an estimated 5% of teenagers develop PTSD due to traumatic events. The consequences of traumatic events can interfere with your teen’s daily functioning, disrupting peace and stability. However, there are treatment options available to help teens who …

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  • 25 Best Activities for Teenage Trauma Recovery

    25 Best Trauma Recovery Activities for Arizona Teens

    Trauma can have profound effects on teenagers and their mental, emotional, and physical well-being all being affected, with PTSD affecting 5% of adolescents. It often requires professional intervention complemented by various physical activities to promote a teenager’s well-being. At Nexus Teen Academy, we pride ourselves on providing support for teenagers undergoing mental health challenges such as trauma …

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  • Resilience-Building Activities for Trauma Recovery in Adolescence

    Resilience-Building Activities for Arizona Teens Recovering from Trauma

    According to studies, up to 43% of teenagers experience at least one traumatic event, with 5% developing PTSD. Trauma can occur at any age. However, it usually has more profound effects during adolescence due to the ongoing development of the teenage brain. If left unaddressed, traumatic events can lead to adverse effects, including post-traumatic stress disorder. One …

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