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When we talk about dissociative trauma disorders, we’re referring to conditions that stem from childhood trauma and fall furthest on the dissociative spectrum. These include Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) and both subtypes of Other-Specified Dissociative...

Brief interventions have been shown to be effective at reducing risk and helping people live through high-risk periods. When a person is in a crisis, cognition (thinking) becomes less flexible and they don’t have access to their usual ways of coping. This is n...

In addition to the brief interventions that focus primarily on managing suicidal ideation and behavior, and medication regimens, there are treatments that focus on broad life, psychological and behavioral changes, that include managing suicidal thoughts and re...

Determining whether a medication makes sense for an individual's mental health care requires thoughtful consideration of many factors. The risks and benefits on all sides must be weighed, ideally with the input and guidance of a psychiatrist or experienced med...

While there is no single cause for suicide, there are risk factors and warning signs which may increase likelihood of an attempt. Learning them can save lives. What leads to suicide? There’s no single cause for suicide. Suicide most often occurs when stresso...

Explaining the challenges of early adolescence Writer: Juliann Garey Clinical Experts: Laura Kirmayer, PhD, MSW , Catherine Steiner-Adair, EdD Key Takeaways Tweens (ages 8-12) undergo major physical changes and shift from parent-focused thinking to car...

How to stay close as kids move into adolescence Writer: Juliann Garey Clinical Experts: Laura Kirmayer, PhD, MSW , Catherine Steiner-Adair, EdD It’s typically between the ages of nine and twelve that our cute, cuddly ...

Tips for supporting kids through a challenging transition Writer: Jessica Souza Clinical Experts: Sandra L. Whitehouse, PhD , Paul Mitrani, MD, PhD What You'll Learn What is early puberty? What are the mental health impacts of early puberty? How can pa...

Viewing shows together and discussing content can have big benefits Writer: Juliann Garey Clinical Experts: Catherine Steiner-Adair, EdD , Peter Faustino, PsyD , Matthew H. Rouse, PhD What You'll Learn How will watching TV with my tween or teen help us s...

How to help kids on the spectrum navigate big changes Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Expert: Margaret Dyson, PhD What You'll Learn Why is puberty especially challenging for kids on the autism spectrum? How should parents talk to kids on the spectrum a...

Keeping the parent-child relationship strong during a tricky age Writer: Rachel Ehmke The teenage years have a lot in common with the terrible twos. During both stages our kids are doing exciting new thin...

Tips for staying in touch while letting kids separate in a healthy way So, your once chatty teen has suddenly clammed up. No parent enjoys getting the silent treatment from their kid, especially when you feel like you’v...

Navigating the changes and challenges that come with adolescence Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clinical Expert: Jerry Bubrick, PhD Adolescence can be a difficult time for fathers and daughters. As little girls grow into young women, it can be hard for dads to fi...

A deep dive into a form of therapy that helps teens change unhealthy behaviors Writer: Faith Wilkins Clinical Expert: Christine Morrissey, LCSW, MSEd What You'll Learn What are the core principles of motivational interviewing? How does motivational inte...

Tips for using parental controls and tracking to find the right balance between safety and privacy online Writer: Katherine Martinelli Clinical Expert: Dave Anderson, PhD So you’ve decided to get your kid a phone and even allow them on social media. Now wha...

When your child thinks they have a mental health disorder based on social media Writer: Megan Ice, PhD Clinical Expert: Megan Ice, PhD Key Takeaways When your teen self-diagnoses from social media, be curious and ask questions about what they’ve seen o...

What to know and how to talk to kids about the risks Writer: Sam Brodsky Clinical Experts: Megan Ice, PhD , Matt Missar, LCSW Key Takeaways Despite age limits, many teens are gambling online. And because their brains are still developing, they run a hi...

How parents can model healthy coping skills Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clinical Expert: Lauren Allerhand, PsyD Key Takeaways Teenage anger is normal — they experience more intense emotions and have less ability to control them than adults do. Parent...

The pros and cons of every parent's nuclear option Writer: JoJo Marshall Clinical Experts: Beth Peters, PhD , Catherine Steiner-Adair, EdD Key Takeaways Taking away a teen’s phone as punishment can be overfkill because it eliminates multiple forms of c...

Experts say kids are growing up with more anxiety and less self-esteem. Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Experts: Catherine Steiner-Adair, EdD , Donna Wick, Ed.D Key Takeaways Teens miss out on nonverbal cues and body language online, leading to misunders...