Adolescents

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Adolescents

The Appeal of Cults to Teens

We are witnessing a cultural predilection for joining or glorifying cults, particularly among our young people. While cults are not a new phenomenon, they have

Heather Hayes 31 October 2021

Adolescents

How The Pandemic Is Fueling a Rise in Adolescent Eating Disorders

“The pandemic has left many young people isolated, uncertain about the future and less in control.” ~ Emma Thomas, Chief Executive of Young Minds The

Heather Hayes 5 September 2021

Adolescents

The Perpetuating Cycle of Substance Use Disorder

The idiom, “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree,” refers to the characteristics you share with your parents. It may be your mother’s laugh,

Heather Hayes 22 August 2021

Adolescents

Six Ways to Support the Mental Health of Your LGBTQ Loved Ones

June is Pride month. Normally a time of community celebration to show the world the importance of embracing the LGBTQ movement and promoting equality for

Heather Hayes 20 June 2021

Addiction Treatment for Teens

Smartphones & Mental Health

“The short-term, dopamine-driven feedback loops that we have created are destroying how society works” ~ Chamath Palihapitiya, former Vice President of User Growth at Facebook

Heather Hayes 23 May 2021

Adolescents

Understanding Eco-Anxiety

“Empowering action is the antidote to these horrific, overwhelming emotions (of climate change)” – Lise van Susteren We are all familiar with the potential impacts

Heather Hayes 9 May 2021

Adolescents

What Parents Fear Most

“It’s in adolescence that the onset of substance use disorders occurs for most individuals,” Joel Swendsen, National Center of Scientific Research According to a survey

Heather Hayes 3 April 2021

Adolescents

Male Eating Disorders

“Because of stigma and stereotypes, males often have a harder time being diagnosed and receiving treatment for an eating disorder,” – Lauren Smolar, director of

Heather Hayes 28 March 2021

Addiction Treatment for Teens

Cannabis and Psychosis

“Psychosis is associated with more frequent and longer use of cannabis.” – Di Forti et al[1] After alcohol, marijuana is the most used psychotropic drug

Heather Hayes 21 March 2021

Addiction Treatment for Teens

The Stigma of Overdose

“Stigma is a process by which the reaction of others spoils normal identity” ~ Erving Goffman We recently discussed the tragic death of Dr. Laura

Heather Hayes 7 March 2021

Addiction Treatment for Teens

Teen Drug Use and Isolation

“We don’t heal in isolation, but in community” – S. Kelley Harrell Recently, a tragedy occurred. We would like to offer our condolences to television

Heather Hayes 14 February 2021

Adolescents

Understanding Existential Crises

Experiencing crisis goes hand in hand with being human. An existential crisis is defined as, “a psychological episode in which a person questions the meaning of their life and of existence itself.”

Heather Hayes 16 January 2021

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