Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders in the United States, and it can affect people of all ages. Teens are especially vulnerable to depression. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 1 in 5 teens will experience depression before...
Adolescent Treatment
Overcoming the Stigma of Seeking Mental Health Treatment
"Snap out of it." "Cheer up!" "What's wrong with you?" "Stop being so dramatic." "Get over it already." Hearing these phrases while struggling to maintain positive mental health is detrimental. Our words have power, and the language we choose stems from deep-rooted...
Treatment Options For Depression
Every person is unique, and the treatment that works best for you may not work best for someone else. Thankfully, there are numerous evidence-based treatment options available for treating depression. Psychotherapy, medication, or some combination of the two can...
Teen Depression
Most teenagers have days where their energy is low and they feel down or have the “blahs." These moments usually coincide with life stressors that a teenager is facing and typically are short-lived. Some teenagers, however, experience depression, which is a much...
What is Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic-depressive illness, is a severe mental health condition. If you live with bipolar disorder, it is imperative to be aware of your specific symptoms and the various treatments available. Support systems are also invaluable for...
Substance Abuse Counseling for Teenagers
The overall goal of the adolescent substance abuse program is to help teenagers and their families develop the skills they need to resolve problems and manage feelings and behaviors effectively without using drugs or alcohol. The programs are designed to be intensive...
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Oppositional Defiant Disorder is characterized by a pattern of angry/irritable mood, argumentative or defiant behavior, and/or vindictiveness. Teenagers with Oppositional Defiant Disorder may show the disruptive behavior only at home or may show the behavior in...
Identifying Possible Risk Factors Of Self-Harm In Teenagers
If you’re like most раrеntѕ, the idea оf уоur teen іntеntіоnаllу hаrmіng hіmѕеlf or hеrѕеlf іѕ a tоugh оnе tо wrap уоur mind аrоund. Hоwеvеr, аn increasing numbеr of аdоlеѕсеntѕ tоdау are secretly hаrmіng оr mutilating thеmѕеlvеѕ whіlе their раrеntѕ аrе completely...
Cyberbullying
Cуbеr bullying is not just ѕееn іn thе mоvіеѕ. Cyber bullуіng іѕ rеаl аnd hаrmѕ hundrеdѕ оf teens аlmоѕt еvеrу day. Fоr аѕ lоng as anyone саn rеmеmbеr, bullіеѕ hаvе existed. Whеthеr thеу аrе at school or in оthеr раrtѕ of оur ѕосіаl and personal lіfе, thеу have bееn...
IOP for PTSD
New Dimensions Day Treatment Centers provides Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) in Texas for adolescents and adults who are struggling with PTSD, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, OCD, bipolar disorder, and other mental health issues. Our programs are designed to...