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Teen Mental Health Treatment in Arizona

Author Archives: Executive Director Hannah Carr-Unquera, LPC

  • Image of a distressed teenager receiving support during a counseling session. Text overlay: 'Outpatient vs. Intensive Outpatient: Understanding the Best Treatment Option for Teens.

    Outpatient vs. Intensive Outpatient: Understanding the Best Treatment Option for Teens

    Navigating mental health and substance abuse challenges in teenagers requires understanding the available treatment options. Outpatient (OP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are the most effective and flexible options for addressing these issues. While OP focuses on mild to moderate conditions, it provides a more structured approach for moderate to severe cases.  At Nexus Teen Academy, …

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  • Image of a stressed teenager sitting in a classroom with their head in their hands. Text overlay: 'Understanding Teen Truancy: Causes, Effects, and Solutions.

    Understanding Teen Truancy: Causes, Effects, and Solutions

    Did you know teens skipping class has been a common challenge affecting the US for over 100 years? Truancy refers to teenagers chronically missing school without having a good reason. Not only does it affect a teenager’s academic performance, but it also affects their personal, social, and future life. Despite several attempts to help curb …

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  • Image of a teenage girl vaping indoors with smoke around her. Text overlay: 'I Just Caught My 16-Year-Old Vaping. Should I Punish Them and How?

    I Just Caught My 16-Year-Old Vaping: Should I Punish Them and How?

    (480) 485-3424 Contact Us Did you know that according to recent studies, many American teens are currently trying vaping? The study shows that the amount of vaping teenagers is rising, making them highly at risk of developing nicotine addiction. A vape is a device that heats a liquid into an inhaled vapor. It’s often used as …

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  • My Teenager In Arizona Wont Go To School Because Of Depression

    My Teenager in Arizona won’t Go to School Because of Depression

    Teenagers refusing to attend school due to depression face significant challenges that impact their academic, social, and emotional well-being. In Arizona, the pressure from competitive school environments, as well as social issues like bullying, can heighten these challenges. This can lead to poor academic performance, social isolation, and worsening mental health. At Nexus Teen Academy, we …

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  • Image of a teenager sitting on a bed while talking with an adult, with a thoughtful and attentive expression. Text overlay: 'Understanding and Treating Attachment Difficulties in Arizona Teens.

    Understanding and Treating Attachment Difficulties in Arizona Teens

    Have you ever wondered why you form relationships the way you do? Or what makes you comfortable around one person but uncomfortable around another? It is all linked back to the attachment style we developed as children. Sometimes, these styles are insecure and can lead to attachment difficulties. Attachment difficulties are emotional and behavioral challenges …

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