Finding out that your son or daughter is struggling with depression is not an easy revelation. You might experience a mixture of emotions, ranging from fear and confusion to a desire to fix everything immediately. It is common for most parents to second-guess themselves. This guide is for you if you are wondering whether you …

Choosing the right therapeutic approach for teen depression can be challenging. Luckily, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are highly effective treatments for depressive disorders. At Nexus Teen Academy, we offer both teen CBT and teen DBT at our premium residential treatment center. Contact us today and verify your insurance to learn more about how …

Many parents have second thoughts when residential treatment is recommended because this care approach seems so extreme. It feels like “too much.” But there is a point where teen depression can get to where a weekly therapy session and some medication fail to produce results. Some teens become unsafe. Others stop functioning. Nothing works, and indeed, …

When your teen has suddenly lost their sport, the world can seem different for them. For many teens, sports are not just something they do after school. This is how they see themselves, where they fit in, and what provides structure and meaning to their week. This is what is called athletic identity, and when …

When a young person reaches for a substance specifically to sleep, it strikes fear in the heart of any caring parent. Why do some teens feel they need substances to perform a basic biological function like sleeping? Let’s explore the emotional drivers behind these choices, the common substances involved, and how they affect teen sleep …