The days leading up to, during, and after a stay in residential psychiatric treatment can be overwhelming for families. You’ll probably feel a mix of…
When outbursts—slamming doors, arguments, name-calling, threats—become your teen’s norm, it’s time to find help. Anger can be a healthy emotion, but only when it’s expressed…
When your teen is struggling with their mental health and using drugs or alcohol, you may not know where to turn. Watching your son cut…
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which also addresses previously used “attention-deficit disorder (ADD),” is a neurodevelopmental condition that often arises during childhood and adolescence. It can make…
When your son is struggling with his mental health, you might feel powerless. You know that he’s not doing his best. You can tell he’s…
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be debilitating for anyone living with it. At the very least, it gets in the way of living life without interruption.…
Teen boys are known for toeing the line, trying to figure out when they’ve gone too far. But when it seems like they don’t respect…
When your son or daughter is diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder, they’ll likely be recommended for treatment. Treatment for ODD involves a lot of family…
If your teen recently got a diagnosis of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD), you finally have an answer to why they threw so many tantrums.…
Traumatic events like abuse, natural disasters, and auto accidents leave lasting scars on those who experience them. Surviving one of these incidents during childhood can…