Teaching Your Son About Mental Health
How many times have we heard: “don’t cry, be a man”, when a young boy is upset? Or “boys will be boys” when an adolescent acts out? These may not seem that harmless in the moment, but let’s think about what hearing that over and over again does to young men? They are taught from a very young age that they shouldn’t show emotions because
Can Yoga Help Improve Anxiety In Teens?
When you say the word “yoga”, most people’s thoughts go straight to green juice, leggings, and the pretzel body shapes that grace yoga magazine covers. Yoga is often touted as a workout, with a dazzling amount of options from hot yoga to goat yoga. But yoga can be an incredibly powerful tool for teens struggling with mental health issues, like anxiety. It turns out that
Equine Programming Serves as Alternative Experiential Therapy for Anxious Teens
Many young people don’t respond well to traditional forms of therapy. Group therapy can feel overwhelming for teens with social anxiety and talking to a therapist can feel intimidating if they don’t know them very well. Wilderness therapy programs utilize a variety of alternative experiential therapies, like equine programming, to help anxious teens identify and overcome their anxiety. Why Choose Equine Programming? Equine relational work is a
Recognizing Anxiety in Teens with Autism
Recognizing anxiety in teens with autism is important in getting them the help they need. First, you should educate yourself on the information research has found on the link between anxiety and autism. Here are some ways in which anxiety arises in teens with autism: Specific phobia: a specific phobia, namely an intense, irrational fear of something that poses little or no actual danger, may
New Study Reveals Effect of Healthy Lifestyle Risk Factors for Depression and Anxiety in Teens
Depression and anxiety are the most common mental health issues and are often co-occurring. While they are both neurological conditions that are influenced by family history, a new study looking at behavioral risk factors of depression and anxiety in teens found that obesity, limited physical activity, and an unhealthy diet are correlated with higher rates of depression and anxiety. Self-Image and Self-Esteem in Teen Girls According
The Unhealthy Connection Between Perfectionism and Anxiety
While being a perfectionist can be a good thing, perfectionism can have negative impacts on one’s life. In fact, perfectionism can be directly linked to anxiety. On the surface perfectionism is basically one’s desire to be a perfect person. “Healthy” perfectionism can help motivate one to achieve goals, complete tasks, and giving full effort on everything. The downside of perfectionism outweighs the upside. If you
Benefits of Wilderness Therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal affective disorder keeps individuals from enjoying life to the fullest. While researchers are unsure of what exactly causes SAD, some theories suggest it is light affecting the hormone called melatonin. Seasonal affective disorder impacts individuals differently- some experience more mild symptoms than others. Wilderness therapy lends itself to be an extremely effective measure to address SAD and help individuals overcome their struggles. Why Wilderness
Depression And Anxiety Are More Common Than You Think
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the U.S. It is common for someone who suffers from an anxiety disorder to also suffer from depression and vice versa. The number of children and adolescents that struggle with anxiety and/or depression has increased over time. According to a report from 2011-2012, more than 1 in 20 children and teens suffer from anxiety or depression. Anxiety and
The Art of De-Catastrophization: Managing Worst Case Scenario Thinking
Just How Stressed is My Teen? From hurdling issues at home to maintaining friendships and anticipating college applications, teens today cope with a substantial amount of stress and anxiety. Even more unsettling, a recent American Psychological Association study found that most teens greatly underestimate how stress impacts their physical and mental health, despite their reported stress levels surpassing that of many adults. One of the most
Hidden Reasons for Teen Academic Struggles
Your child is suddenly having issues in school. Their grades are plummeting. They won’t speak to you about what’s going on. How do you react to these teen academic struggles? Many parents feel lost at this point--which is understandable. There’s no handbook telling a parent exactly how to deal with these types of situations. You may not be able to know what your child is