Teen Tips: How to cope when your parent is an alcoholic or addict
Do you dread the holidays because you know at some point one of your parents will cause a scene because they are drunk or high? Do you often feel embarrassed by their behavior, scared for their safety or anxious because they are unpredictable when they drink or use...
What to Do When Your Child Needs Mental Health Care
Less than a year after children’s mental health was declared a national emergency in the U.S., a new study shows that a growing number of parents are seeking mental health care for their children but are having difficulty finding the resources and help they need....
How to Talk to Your Child About their Mental Health
Talking to your child about their mental health is hard. But by proceeding with caution and patience and following our strategies, you can initiate a productive and important conversation.
What Parents Need to Know About the Dangers of Marijuana Use
With almost a decade since the legalization of recreational marijuana in Colorado, medical and mental health professionals in our state have a great deal of direct experience with the adverse effects of cannabis use on the adolescents and teens we work with....
Is Your Adolescent or Teen Struggling with OCD?
As many as 1 in 200 adolescents and teens struggle with obsessive compulsive disorder. Some experts believe, the disorder has become even more prevalent since the start of COVID. If you are worried that your child may have OCD, there are symptoms to look out for and actions you can take.
