by Brighter Vision | Aug 6, 2024 | Addiction, Adolescents/Teens, Depression
Have you been feeling a bit low lately, but you can’t quite put your finger on why? It may have something to do with your social media habits. According to a recent study, social media use can increase depression and loneliness. For years people have suspected that...
by Brighter Vision | Feb 20, 2024 | Addiction, Adolescents/Teens, Anxiety, Grief
Not many of us remember our teenage years as walks in the park. That’s because this time in our life is punctuated by uncertainties, social pressure, and a surge of hormones. Because of this perfect storm, many teens act out, which can cause a lot of chaos and...
by Brighter Vision | Oct 31, 2023 | Adolescents/Teens, Depression
As teens struggle through the tough transition period of childhood into young adulthood, it can be difficult to decipher a teen’s behavior. Are their out-of-control emotions and conduct a result of the natural process of adolescence, or is it something more serious?...
by Brighter Vision | Jul 19, 2022 | Adolescents/Teens, Children, LGBTQ
As a parent or caregiver, it can be difficult to know the right thing to say when kids question what we deem to be adult topics. Broaching topics of sexuality can be awkward for both parties, however, it is a necessary conversation to have. When it comes to talking...
by Brighter Vision | Jan 18, 2022 | Adolescents/Teens, Family Therapy
As parents, it can be challenging raising a teenager. Teenagers are at the stage where they begin to question the beliefs and values they were raised with, while challenging authority and parental restrictions. Sometimes, teens are struggling with even more issues in...
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