Out of Control – Understanding Teen Behavior Today Teenage behavior can feel like a mystery—even to parents who’ve been through it before. You’d think that having lived through your own teen years would prepare you to guide someone else through…
Youth Depression Is On the Rise When you think of depression, what comes to mind? Sadness? That’s only part of the story. Clinical depression—especially in teens—is complex, deep-rooted, and often hidden behind smiles, laughter, or silence. “When you’re surrounded by…
The Facts About Teen Moods Teenagers experience powerful emotional shifts—often misunderstood by parents. Sometimes, these mood swings are dismissed as hormonal or just part of “growing up.” But how do you recognize when it’s something deeper, like teenage depression? “Teenagers…
The Fairies Can’t Cure Your Child Teenage depression is real, and no amount of denial, superstition, or sugar-coated myths will erase its impact. As mythologist Joseph Campbell once said: “Myth is what we call other people’s religion.” In many households,…
Dealing With a Difficult Situation Is Challenging Teenage depression affects 1 in 5 teens, and it often feels overwhelming—for both the teen and their family. The causes can range from trauma, social exclusion, or mental health disorders, to life transitions…