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Author Archives: Executive Director Hannah Carr, LPC

  • Adult and teen standing face-to-face, pointing fingers and arguing in a tense confrontation.

    Dealing with Out-of-Control Teens

    During adolescence, teenagers can seem like they are out of control, becoming more unpredictable due to factors like hormonal changes. As a parent, it is vital to learn how to properly deal with your teen’s out-of-control behavior and whether you should get professional help.  This article will help parents understand out-of-control behavior and examine the …

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  • Worried counselor talking to a teen who’s holding their head in their hands, showing effects of ignored teen mental illness.

    What Can Happen if Parents Ignore Teen Mental Illness

    Many teens with mental illness go unsupported because the signs are misread, minimized, or ignored. It can be challenging to detect mental health conditions in teens because they often try to hide their actual state of mind. However, parents still need to observe their teenagers keenly to help in the early identification of mental health …

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  • Stethoscope on clipboard with document asking what common behavioral health issues require treatment under Nexus Teen Academy.

    What Are Some Common Behavioral Health Issues that Require Treatment?

    Watching your teen struggle with behavioral health issues can be confusing and overwhelming. Is it just a phase, or is something more serious going on? As parents, you want to support your child but may not always know where to start. At Nexus Teen Academy, we’re here to help you navigate these challenges. This article explores …

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  • Healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, and salmon displayed with text linking teen nutrition to mental health at Nexus Teen Academy.

    The Connection Between Teen Nutrition and Mental Health

    Nutrition plays a key role in every person’s mental and physical health. If you do not have a complete diet filled with proper nutrients and minerals, it can lead to problematic behavioral health issues. At Nexus Teen Academy, we’ve seen firsthand how the right foods can improve a teenager’s emotional and overall well-being. In this article, …

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  • Teens engage in painting activities, highlighting art therapy's role as a creative, evidence-based approach to mental health treatment.

    Is Art Therapy an Evidence-Based Form of Treatment?

    Teen art therapy is an evidence-based form of expressive therapy that teens and people can use when they are struggling to properly verbalize their emotions. At Nexus Teen Academy, we know how challenging it can be for teens to open up, especially when dealing with underlying issues like teen trauma. That’s why we offer teen art …

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