Author Archives: Executive Director Hannah Carr-Unquera, LPC

The sooner you spot and diagnose depression in teens, the better. Early detection is crucial because it means you can start treating it right away. This early action can make a big difference in overcoming the challenges of teen depression. According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), adolescents …

Watching your teenager struggle with depression can be overwhelming. However, you can bring them closer to healing by making them feel heard. Listening actively to teens makes them feel loved and valued and can be a crucial form of support for those struggling with teen depression disorders. We understand the role of parental communication in …

Developing healthy habits is beneficial to an individual’s well-being, especially an adolescent battling teen depression. As adolescents strive to make sense of their complex depression, establishing and creating a healthy habit routine is important. Healthy habits work in alleviating depression symptoms, reminding your teen that they are in charge of their recovery. As a parent, …

Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders among adolescents. In fact, over 15% of adolescents have experienced at least one major depressive episode while over ⅓ of teens report persistent feelings of sadness. Depression is widely treated with medicine and scientifically approved therapies. However, treatment looks different for everyone, and some commonly …