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....
Help your Adolescent Combat COVID Fatigue
As we enter our third year of pandemic life, with the omicron variant spreading across the country, one thing everyone can agree on is that we are TIRED of COVID. Although there was a brief reprieve this summer, when it appeared that we could soon stop wearing masks...
Tips for Teens: Coping with an Eating Disorder During the Holidays
When you are coping with, or in recovery from an eating disorder, the holidays can be a scary time full of obstacles and challenges. Every gathering and celebration is potentially triggering, whether it’s the emphasis on food and large meals, disruption to normal...
Tips for Teens: Building Healthy Communication Skills
Do you have a hard time telling those who are closest to you what you want or asking somebody to stop behavior you don’t like? Do you often feel like people misunderstand you? Do your conversations tend to turn into arguments that alienate your friends? Are you...
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.
