Ask any parent, and they’ll tell you that raising teenagers comes with challenges you never expected but also rewards you never imagined. When your teen faces mental health struggles, you may feel helpless, like you’re losing your connection to the person you’ve loved and nurtured since they were a baby. But being prepared with ways…
What to Do When You Feel Disillusioned It’s normal to spend a lot of time thinking about your future in your teenage years. College, career, relationships — trying to plan out your path can feel overwhelming. And for many teens, these expectations don’t always match up with reality. This can lead to feelings of disillusionment…
Hello, and welcome back to another episode of A Day In The Life! As you may already know, the team at Ascend wants to give you a glimpse into daily life at our facilities through the eyes of our amazing staff. With behind-the-scenes knowledge of how Ascend operates, you get a chance to get to…
2020 feels both like an eon ago and like yesterday. Lockdowns, mask mandates, and social distancing were more than disruptions to daily life — they transformed the way people interacted with each other and the world. For teens, the effects of the pandemic have been profound. The past four years might feel like a blip…
Keeping up with the changing trends in teen mental health is one way for parents and teens to learn what kinds of mental health challenges to look out for and how to best face them. It’s more than staying in the loop; it’s about preparing for the emotional challenges that often come with the teen…
At Ascend, it takes many moving parts to ensure efficient operations and the highest level of patient care. While it can be hard to provide an inside look into how mental health organizations function, we try our best to ensure transparency across everyday responsibilities to provide parents and teens with peace of mind when they…
Gen Z is the most diverse, connected, and tech-savvy generation in history. However, Gen Z teens also face a unique set of challenges related to their mental health. While there’s more awareness around mental health issues than ever before, the statistics on mental health in teens reveal that Gen Z still needs support. If you…
If you’re learning how to care for your mental health, you’ve likely come across the idea of “safe spaces.” These are places where you can feel comfortable and supported without fear of judgment or harm. For teens, a safe space can look like a place to relax and recharge away from the stress of school…
If you’ve been with us for a bit, you know that we like to give you a glimpse into how things work behind the scenes at Ascend. While we’ve been showing you a new staff member each month, this month, we’d like to highlight someone you already know: David. We first introduced him back in…
Anger is challenging — even for adults. So when teens get angry, it can be even more difficult for them to learn how to handle their emotions in a healthy way. While anger is a natural emotion, there’s plenty of potential for it to be expressed negatively. Learning how to channel anger into a productive…