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 …

Did you know that 51% of female and 22% of male teens have poor mental health in Arizona? Poor mental health in teens is one of the major causes of self-harm, which can lead to a number of other mental health issues and problems, including a heightened risk of suicide. Due to the dangers of self-harm, emotional …