Teen Mental Health Treatment in Arizona

Author Archives: Executive Director Hannah Carr-Unquera, LPC

  • Choosing the Best Therapy for Your Depressed Teen - Parents Checklist

    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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  • Self-Care Tips for Parents Dealing With a Depressed Teenager

    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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  • Dealing with Difficult Teenage Behaviors as a Parent - Setting Boundaries and Offering Love

    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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  • Social Media & Teen Self-Esteem - Navigating Our Digital World

    Social Media & Arizona Teen Self-Esteem: Navigating Digital Life

    As a parent, you must understand the effects of social media on your teen’s self-esteem. This means going beyond mere screen time monitoring; it involves examining the link between your teen’s mental health and the digital culture. As we go deep into the ins and outs of social media and reen self-esteem, we will explore …

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  • Learning Positive Self-Talk for Teens - a Parent Toolkit

    Positive Self-Talk Toolkit for Arizona Teens: A Parent’s Guide

    Research shows learning positive self-talk for teens positively impacts teenagers’ development, helping them cope with their emotions and stress. Whereas positive self-talk can breed a growth mindset, resilience, and confidence, negative self-talk can be the cause of anxiety, a sense of inadequacy, and self-doubt. This means that as a parent, you must teach your teen to …

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