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Finding out your teen is self-harming is one of the more frightening things a parent can experience. But self-harm is a symptom, not the problem — and understanding what’s driving it changes everything about how you respond.
Most parents know anxiety exists. What they don’t always recognize is how it looks in a teenager — and how easily it gets mistaken for attitude, laziness, or a phase that will pass. Here’s what anxiety actually looks like in teens, and when it’s time to get help.
If you’re reading this, you know what school refusal is. You likely already know or suspect the reason for your teen’s school refusal. You’re past
Does anxiety qualify for a 504 plan? Learn the eligibility rules, how to request one, and what accommodations actually help teens. Guide from Portum Wellness.
Some teenagers get excited to go back to school. They want to see their friends and resume after-school activities. However, it’s also very common for
Learn what school refusal looks like in teens, why it happens, and when to seek treatment. A trauma-informed guide from Portum Wellness, Annandale NJ.
Returning to school after PHP, IOP, or aftercare is a real transition. Here’s how families can start preparing before the first day back — not after.
Summer isn’t easier for every teen. Here’s why some adolescents experience real depression during summer break, what it looks like, and when to get support.
Some mood swings can be normal in adolescence. Hormones, brain development, sleep changes, peer stress, academic pressure, and growing independence can all play a role.
If your teen is or might be self-harming, it’s not your fault. Parents who have not been through the same often have questions: Why would
How do you talk to your teen if you think they’re using drugs? A lot of resources tell parents what not to do, but it’s
Most can agree that the teenage years aren’t easy. Not for the child, not for the parent. However, when parents feel like their teen is
