Mental Health

Today, many teens deal with stress. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), teens have been under more stress now than ever. Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress and can help [...]

Teenage drug abuse has become a major problem. People who begin to abuse drugs during adolescence are more likely to become addicted than those who do during adulthood. The body is in a vital [...]

The word anxiety gets thrown around a lot. “I’m anxious about flying”, “I’m having anxiety about my test coming up”. But an anxiety disorder is so much more than just being anxious. Feeling [...]

There are some mental health disorders common in teenagers, but it’s not always easy for parents to know the signs to look out for. The sooner parents are able to realize that their child is [...]

There are many different forms of therapy used to treat addiction and mental illness, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, group therapy, peer led support groups, [...]

Raising kids isn’t easy. There’s a reason being a parent is also called a full time job. Whether we care to admit it or not, a parent’s words and actions in the household are [...]

Adequate mental health is crucial within a teenager’s life. Mental health can be affected negatively by many different things, including social media. Here at Adolescent Wellness Academy, we [...]

You’re going about your day as usual. You’re up on time, breakfast is great, you’re on your way to school, no big deal. You find yourself walking behind the bleachers or making your way out of [...]

Understanding Teen Depression When it comes to teen depression, it can be hard to decipher all of the different mood changes of your teen. Are they just full of angst or are they truly upset? Are [...]