When psychologist Stanley Hall first started thinking about adolescence as a phase of development in 1904, he concluded that adolescence was a universal time of storm and stress and that teenage angst was a rite of passage, however recent research suggests that this is a myth and reflective of the social climate. Clinical depression is …
If you’ve ever been rock climbing, you know the unbelievably good feeling you get when you conquer that wall and reach the top. Whether it’s on a fake wall or a real rock face, it gives you a feeling of accomplishment and confidence. That’s what rock climbing therapy and other adventure therapy activities are based …
Read more Rock Climbing Therapy & Other Activities Improve Depression, Anxiety
A depression diagnosis isn’t always easy to recognize, especially in adolescents. The teenage years are swirling with hormones, drama, assignments, college applications, socializing, and more–all those things together can create a perfect storm of teen angst. But what about when it’s more than teen angst? That’s when things get more complicated. Many parents struggle to …
Read more New Machine Could Aid in Identifying Depression Diagnosis
It’s not really news that our nation has a school bullying problem. As the rise of technology has given us tons of new tools for good, it has also made it easier for bullies to reach their targets. The school system has increased its efforts in deterring bullying, but more can and should be done. …
Read more School Bullying Causes Emotional, Physical, and Academic Harm
The teenage years are some of the most confusing and distressing years of our lives—anyone who has gone through it knows this. During adolescence, we shape ourselves and form values that will stay with us through the rest of our lives; this process can be pretty intense. Every minor drama can feel like the apocalypse …
Read more The Relationship Between Mood Swings in Teens & Depression
As a program that offers treatment for struggling teens, we know that many, many individuals deal with these issues—but a lot of people don’t know this simple fact. Mental illness is looked at as something rare and out of place, but it’s not. It’s incredibly likely you know at least a few people who have …
Read more Treatment for Struggling Teens: Mental Health Issues Not Uncommon
Teen depression is on the rise–but if you watch or read the news, you probably already knew that piece of information. The questions we all have are why is it rising and how can we help stop it? In treatment for teen depression, we use a host of ways to help our students learn to …
Read more Treatment for Teen Depression Needed More Than Ever Before
The concrete jungles–cities–of the United States may hold over 62 percent of the US population, but they contain much less of something all those people need: nature. The hustle and bustle of city life creates a large amount of stress with few outlets. It has been proven that in residential treatment for depression, nature can …
Read more Residential Treatment for Depression: Why Nature Is Important
There’s some people out and about claiming that the mental health stigma has been crushed and there’s not really a need to discuss teen depression treatment anymore–I’m here to say those people are dreadfully wrong. Depression and anxiety levels are still increasing, specifically among teens. Now, some people’s argument is that these teens will “grow …
Read more Is Teen Depression Treatment Still Needed? Absolutely and Desperately
Some people think that the therapy for teen grief, depression, and sadness are all the same–but that’s wrong. Each diagnosis and each individual requires different treatments and therapy depending on their specific situation. This type of thinking also muddies the waters for those experiencing grief, sadness, or depression. It makes it harder to discern between …
Read more Understanding Therapy for Teen Grief, Sadness, and Depression