With up to 5% of teens dealing with PTSD, it is vital to seek out effective treatment to help them process and overcome the underlying trauma. As a parent, it can also be tough seeing your teen suffer and not know how to help them. At Nexus Teen Academy, we understand these challenges. That’s why we utilize …
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Teen Depression vs. Teen Angst: Arizona Parent’s Guide
The teenage years can be challenging and filled with emotional highs and lows, which can make parenting a difficult and constantly changing endeavor. Much of the emotional distress or turbulence can be attributed to ‘teen angst’. This is a normal experience; however, a simple attribution to teen angst may lead to the overlooking of a …
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Best Therapy Choices for Depressed Teen in Arizona
As parents, we often find ourselves in a dilemma in choosing the most effective therapy model for our depressed teenagers. It is a challenge that can be devastating, considering the many factors you must consider to make an informed decision. Successfully going past this obstacle is the first step in supporting your depressed adolescent. Choosing …
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20 Self-Care Tips for Arizona Parents with Depressed Teens
Depression is one of the many challenges that teenagers struggle with during adolescence. Witnessing your teen struggle with depression or any other mental health issue can make you feel very concerned, helpless, and heartbroken. The challenge with supporting a depressed teen is that as you focus on their well-being, you may easily forget about your …
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Managing Difficult Teenage Behaviors: Arizona Parent’s Guide
When dealing with a teenager, you will see disrespectful behaviors such as door-slamming or eye-rolling. Sometimes, however, they may be more concerning, such as withdrawal, rebellion, or patterns of defiance. These behaviors can leave you helpless, frustrated, and sometimes lost. Yet, in this confusion, you must balance offering love and setting healthy boundaries. At Nexus Teen …
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