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Teen Mental Health Treatment in Arizona

Author Archives: Executive Director Hannah Carr-Unquera, LPC

  • Teen Depression - Signs Symptoms Treatment

    Teen Depression: Signs, Symptoms, & Treatment

    As mental health becomes less stigmatized, more people are opening up about their struggles with problems like depression, including teens and adolescents. Depression in teens is a serious mental health disorder that can lead to many troublesome symptoms and consequences if left untreated. If you are worried that your child has a problem with depression, …

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    Signs of a Toxic Teenager

    Parenting is difficult regardless of age, but can be most difficult during the teenage years. During adolescence, teens begin to undergo more and more physical, emotional, and behavioral changes. As teens age and begin exploring their own identities, they can become impatient, frustrated, angry, and more. If these moods are not balanced with more positive …

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    Teen Self-Harm Relapse: How to Help Your Teen

    (480) 485-3424 Contact Us Self-harm relapse is a serious health consequence that can arise from untreated mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and more. Self-harm, such as teen cutting, is a dangerous symptom of a larger mental health issue that likely requires professional intervention. While many do receive treatment, relapse is still a …

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  • Ultimate Guide To Teen Self-Harm By Nexus Teen Academy

    Guide To Teen Self-Harm By Arizona Teen Mental Health Experts

    Studies show that about 17% of teenagers in the United States engage in teen self-harm at least once. Such worrying statistics show that teen self-harm is a serious mental health condition that shouldn’t be ignored. Due to the complexity of teen self-harm, parents and caregivers need to educate themselves on this problem and understand when …

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  • Which are the Effective Evidence-Based Treatment Modalities for Teen PTSD in AZ

    Effective Evidence-Based Treatment Modalities for Teen PTSD in AZ

    Studies show that 43% of boys and girls go through at least one traumatic event during their upbringing. Witnessing or experiencing distressing events, such as domestic problems, abuse, or violence, may leave teenagers traumatized. If the resulting trauma is not promptly addressed, it may trigger teen post-traumatic disorder (PTSD), a condition characterized by extreme nightmares, …

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