There could be many reasons as to why your teenaged son is rebelling and facing serious repercussions at school. Hanging out with the wrong crowd, experimenting with drugs, or dealing with an underlying problem that is causing unhappiness or anger could be to blame. If you have tried to help your son, but have discovered that he is becoming more distant from you, speak to a counselor who assists with troubled youth treatments.
24 February 2020
Open adoption is when there is open communication and interaction between the birth parents and the adoptive family. The birth parents may have regularly-scheduled visits with the child. Rather than a child being adopted and getting cut off from all contact between them and their birth parents, open adoption allows their relationship to continue in a healthy way. As adoption standards change over time, agencies are finding that open adoption is more beneficial than a closed adoption.
9 January 2020
Many people in the world struggle with depression. Depression is a mental health disorder where people experience feelings of sadness, lack of energy, and a lack of desire to do things they once enjoyed. If you have ever been diagnosed with depression, you probably know how challenging it can be on individuals and families. Some people begin to think that there may not be any help for them in the future and that these feelings will never end.
22 November 2019
The legal drinking age in the United States is 21 because alcohol can be dangerous and addictive when used irresponsibly. Unfortunately, some teenagers sneak around and begin drinking before they're of legal age. Teenagers can develop alcoholism as easily as adults can, and in many cases teen addiction is even more dangerous. It's important that you pay close attention to your teen so you can catch a drinking problem early. Here are four signs your teenager might be abusing alcohol:
1 August 2019
When you were newlyweds, it's pretty likely that you already knew there would eventually be disagreements and even some arguing. However, you probably never imagined that you would consider splitting up, right? Maybe one of you has already left your home with the idea of divorce on your mind. If that's the case, maybe you realize that you have moved too quickly. Or, it might be that both of you are living under the same roof still.
26 June 2019
When presenting arguments during legal proceedings, the ability to answer questions about the state of mind often ends up being a key part of a case. Finding folks who can present these arguments from the perspective of a qualified medical professional, however, can be challenging, especially if a case is being presented in a less-populated region. One way that technology helps address these situations, though, is the advent of virtual forensic psychiatry expert service providers: practitioners who offer their assistance via telepresence.
5 December 2018
Raising a child can be difficult, but there is no need to meet all the challenges alone. Child therapy can be a wonderful tool for you to utilize to help your child develop a healthy mental outlook. Therapy is often used to help children dealing with outside difficulties, such as a divorce or death in the family. It can also be used to help children suffering internal struggles, such as bullying, school issues, or even sibling rivalry.
8 August 2018