Young male athletes are often celebrated for their resilience, strength, and great composure. Unfortunately, this outward appearance can lead to a dangerous assumption. Most people are likely to assume that they are somehow immune to mental health challenges. However, a common issue many young athletes struggle with is anxiety and panic attacks.  Fortunately, panic attacks …

Teen social phobia is a serious problem that can make it nerve-racking to do normal day-to-day tasks or affect social activities like a date or a presentation in class. During adolescence, teenagers are more sensitive to embarrassment and shame. They are afraid of being perceived negatively or being judged for their actions. As a result, …

Teen anxiety has been on the rise over the past few decades. It is estimated that one in three teenagers in the United States has anxiety, with 8.3% of them experiencing severe impairment. Anxiety and panic disorders cause a heightened state of fear. Your body has numerous ways of protecting you from danger. The fight-or-flight …

Teen Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is more than just shyness; it’s an overwhelming fear of being judged or humiliated in social situations. For teens, this condition can significantly affect daily life, from school activities and friendships to extracurricular. If you are a parent dealing with a son or daughter with this problem, you may be …

Did you know that over 1 in 5 teenagers aged 13-18 have grappled with a mental health disorder in their lives? Parents may be wondering how to help their teen with anxiety when the problem is so prevalent. Teen anxiety disorders affect a teenager’s quality of life; this makes professional teen anxiety treatment necessary in some cases. At Nexus Teen …