Whether you’re a teen or an adult, if you’re struggling with your mental health, having support is crucial. However, getting started can be challenging if you haven’t talked about mental health issues with your friends before. If you want to talk about mental health concerns in a positive, supportive way, explore these tips to help…
Several anxiety symptoms are common enough that even those who don’t struggle with anxiety can recognize them. Panic attacks, excessive worry, and an inability to sit still can all be signs of an anxiety disorder. However, many uncommon anxiety symptoms exist, and you might not realize that these seemingly unrelated issues could be indications of…
Substance abuse involves both physical and psychological components that are interconnected, and psychological dependence is an important and often overlooked part of this condition. Many people associate substance use with physical symptoms, like addiction, changes in weight, hair or tooth loss, and other health concerns. But behavior is a much more complex and invisible result…
Loading… It’s easy to associate burnout with high-stress corporate jobs or entrepreneurial pursuits, but teens can also experience burnout. This condition is characterized by fatigue brought on by chronic stress, and anyone can be affected! Teen burnout can be hard for adults to spot because they don’t equate school or childhood with the same stresses…
Disruptive behavior involving aggression, violence, illegal activity, or substance use, can be challenging for parents. You might even find that the more you try to redirect their behavior, the more your child rebels against you. You want to support your teen if they’re struggling with their mental health, but you don’t want to encourage harmful…
Loading… Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a depressive disorder that impacts individuals primarily during the winter months. It’s also known as seasonal depression disorder, and it’s characterized by changes in mood and periods of depression in the colder months. For those who struggle with seasonal depression disorder, there can be a link to major depressive…
At Ascend, we have frequent therapy sessions with our clients. They experience one on one therapy, group therapy, and family therapy. Whether you have a child in treatment with us or you’re considering scheduling sessions with a therapist through your hospital, we can help you learn more about what to expect. Explore some of the…
Many people associate ADHD with impulsiveness, hyperactivity, and inattention. While these symptoms are the hallmarks of ADHD, they don’t reveal the entirety of the struggle. There are times when those hidden symptoms are misread as character flaws or personality defects instead of what they truly are — the hidden layers of ADHD. Understanding ADHD symptoms…
A variety of factors can contribute to whether or not an individual struggles with substance abuse. From mental health issues and social pressure to chronic pain and genetics, one or all of these may be the determining factor. For teens, one of the biggest risk factors for substance abuse is having a family history of…
For teens who struggle with substance abuse or their mental health, residential treatment can have a lasting impact. Spending time away from the triggers that created their problems in a supportive environment can help teens learn the healthy coping skills they need. The length of time in treatment for each individual varies based on a…