Teen Anxiety And Depression: What Parents In South Florida Are Seeing At Home
At Adolescent Wellness Academy (AWA), Dr. Maria Mejia, PhD, LMFT, shares what teen anxiety looks like in real life across South Florida. This article explains how teen anxiety and teen depression can show up through school avoidance, friendship changes, and conflict at home, plus early warning signs families may dismiss as typical teen behavior. You will also learn how AWA approaches co-occurring disorders in teens, including anxiety and substance use or depression and eating disorders, and why peer connection supports progress.