Nearly 100,000 adolescents in the United States experience their first episode of psychosis each year. Psychotic disorders, which include conditions such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, can drastically affect a teenager’s life, but early recognition and intervention can help teens lead fulfilling lives. At Arizona, Nexus Teen Academy aim to provide comprehensive mental health services …

Nearly 13% of adolescents in the U.S. have been diagnosed with at least one major depressive episode. Mental health disorders like depression or anxiety greatly impact an individual’s ability to function and contribute to suicidal thoughts among teenagers.  At Nexus Teen Academy, we understand how hard it can be for parents to react effectively to suicidal …

Did you know that suicide is the third-leading cause of death among high school teenagers aged 14-18? It is vital to take teenage mental health conditions seriously. Professional help and early intervention are the first steps towards recovery. At Nexus Teen Academy, we understand how distressing it can be to parent teenagers with suicidal thoughts. You …

Studies show over 12% of teens in the US have serious thoughts of suicide, often due to many mixed feelings and negative emotions. Sometimes, teenagers do not know how to deal with those negative thoughts, and so they develop suicidal thoughts. Although there are self-help strategies that your teen can take part in at home, it is …