Breaking Through Depression: 4 Tips for Strengthening Communication with Your Teen
Adolescence is often a confusing time for both our young people and their caregivers. It…
Is it Time to Find a New Therapist for Your Teenager? Five Questions to Answer
Mental health counseling is a crucial part of treating mood disorders, so a therapist-client relationship…
Families Together on the Path to Mental Wellness
A 20th Anniversary Campaign Let’s Walk Along the Path to Mental Wellness Together Starting Place…
5 Ways to Get Your Teen to Open Up About Their Mental Health
Mary Fristad, Ph.D., ABPP Many parents find it challenging to get their kids to talk…
Stages of Change
As humans, making a change doesn’t happen all at once. We all move through several…
Depression Signs and Symptoms
Family caregivers are often the first to notice that their loved one isn’t behaving the…
FamilyAwareTeens Instagram Links
Learn how teens and young adults can get involved! How to Talk to Your Parents…
Jessie and Steve—Healing as a Family from Pain and Teen Self-Injury
Jessie, 18, has big goals. She’s spending her time working at a local gym, volunteering…
Questions About Teen Depression
Do you have questions about teen depression? Elizabeth and Danielle, a mother and daughter from…
Ways You Can Encourage and Support Teen Wellness
What can you do to help a teen who has depression? During our Spring 2018…
How to Support Foster Care Teenagers and Young Adults Who Have Depression
By Nicola Smith, October 3, 2017 Youth in foster care have often experienced traumatic family…