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These Days it’s more complicated than ever to be a teen

They face the pressures of expectations from every angle – from teachers, parents, social media, friends and sometimes event themselves.  It seems they’re constantly comparing themselves to others and finding that they aren’t good enough. They may also be dealing with bullying at school or online. As if that’s not enough, they’re also trying to figure out who they are, what they like and dislike, sexuality, and romantic relationships.

It’s no wonder that teens experience mental health issues

With so much going on, it’s common for teens to have feelings of sadness, angst, mood swings, irritability, and attention problems. They may start to have outbursts. These feelings can become very overwhelming and uncomfortable, and teens may turn to drugs or

Teens counseling can be preventative.

Mental health treatment can also address minor concerns so they don’t turn into serious ones. For many people, mood and anxiety disorders often start during the teen years. If left untreated, depression, anxiety, and a wide range of other mental health conditions can last into adulthood.

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In counseling, adolescents learn strategies to manage anxiety, stress, depression, and other mental health conditions successfully. Therapy can also offer other tools to effectively cope rather than turn to anger/aggression, drugs, cutting/self-injury, or other toxic behaviors.