The trauma that accompanies assault can haunt your teen son for years. The National Center for PTSD estimates that 1-6% of boys who undergo a traumatic event eventually develop teen PTSD. For most of them, the decline begins with severe avoidance behaviors, including isolation. Let’s better understand the psychology behind your son’s withdrawal. We will …
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Teen Depression Myths Arizona Parents Should Stop Believing
You want to think that you would notice if your teen were actually depressed. But many Arizona parents miss the early signs because depression in teens can look different from what you expect. You might notice moodiness, attitude, or withdrawal and think it is typical teenage behavior. This is made even more difficult by misinformation …
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How to Support Your Teen After Residential Treatment
It is normal to feel an array of emotions, ranging from hope to relief and anxiety, when welcoming your teenager back from a residential treatment center. This is especially common if your son or daughter has made great strides during their time in the structured environment. Their discharge ushers in the next step of healing. …
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Teen Drops AP/Honors Classes-Is It Depression or Burnout?
For years, you’ve watched your teen excel, perhaps even defining themselves by their academic success. Suddenly, that drive seems to have evaporated, replaced by apathy, exhaustion, or a refusal to get out of bed. While it is easy to worry that your teen has suddenly become lazy or lost their ambition, this retreat is rarely …
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Depression & Trauma (PTSD) in Teens
Trauma exposure can lead to dysregulation in the system that controls cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone. The need can lead your teen to have difficulty with mood regulation, sleep, and controlling impulses. Depression often develops alongside teen trauma, especially because teens are always reluctant to express how they feel and get help. Let’s get …
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