Parent mentor programs, such as the one through Bridge The Gap, were created to provide families with individualized guidance, support and education. Some families are at a higher risk for…
Executive functioning skills are controlled by the front lobe in the brain and are responsible for helping you get things done. Thanks to executive function, you can manage time, pay…
Interventions are powerful tools aimed to get someone to seek professional treatment for a mental health or substance use disorder. A benefit to interventions is that there are several different…
Mental health problems among children and teens are worsening. 9.7% of youth in the U.S. have severe major depression, and sadly, the majority are not receiving the help they need….
Now that school’s out for the summer, teens have more time on their hands and can find trouble in the most unexpected places. Sometimes teenagers have poor judgement, other times…
Mental illness was once believed to affect mostly adults and not children, but now we know that’s not the case. According to a 2016 study, 1 in 6 children between…
If you or a loved one is struggling with a drug or alcohol problem, support and encouragement are critical to long-term success. Rather than focusing on the devastating effects of…
Remember when people told you that parenting would be the hardest job in your life? They weren’t kidding! Parenting is incredibly rewarding but also incredibly challenging. Kids don’t come with…
Many teens and young adults can benefit from having a teen mentor in their lives. Unfortunately, not all families are aware of teen mentoring services and where to find them….
It’s normal to have mixed feelings about finding a mentor for your teen. Some parents feel like it’s a weakness while others worry about bringing someone else into their child’s…