Teen Mental Health Treatment in Arizona

Author Archives: Executive Director Hannah Carr-Unquera, LPC

  • How to Talk With Your Teen About Their Teenage Depression

    How to Talk With Your Teen About Their Teenage Depression in Arizona

    Discovering your teen son or daughter is depressed can be a hard pill to swallow. As a parent, you may have to engage in difficult conversations about teen depression in advance. It is vital to learn how to help your teenager with depression and where you can find professional treatment services. Talking to teens about depression …

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  • Adolescent PTSD & Trauma Teen Residential Treatment Center

    Adolescent PTSD & Trauma Teen Residential Treatment Center

    A psychological study looked at nearly a thousand teenagers and found that about 1 in 5 of them were dealing with teen PTSD. A problem that can lead to many long-term mental and physical health issues if left untreated. This condition is characterized by persistent fear or anxiety as a result of being exposed to …

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  • Most Common Drugs Used by Teens in 2024

    Common Drugs Used by Arizona Teens in 2024

    Teenagers are increasingly getting exposed to commonly abused drugs such as marijuana, heroin, and cocaine. Common reasons behind this increased exposure include peer pressure, a desire to experiment, and increased adoption and consumption of digital technology such as social media. Therefore, it’s important for you as a parent to proactively protect your children from harm …

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  • What is Adolescent Trauma?

    Adolescent Trauma: Causes & Symptoms

    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in four adolescents in the United States report experiencing at least one adverse childhood experience (ACE) before the age of 18.  These traumatic events can deeply disturb and emotionally overwhelm teens, leaving lasting effects on a young person’s growth. This trauma can harm their …

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  • Different Types of Trauma in Adolescence

    Types of Trauma in Arizona Adolescents

    Adolescent trauma leaves a lasting impact on teens’ emotional, physical, and social well-being. However, the types of experiences that constitute trauma for teenagers are diverse. Let’s get a better understanding of the various types of adolescent trauma and what you can do to help your teen. If you need immediate assistance, contact our team today, …

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