Adolescents

It’s not a bad attitude, a character flaw, or a passing mood. You can do something about it.

The teenage years offer a crucial window of opportunity to shape the adult brain.

There is compelling scientific evidence that early treatment with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and/or certain medications can reduce the risk of long-term mental health issues. We focus on equiping young people with coping mechanisms and skills to alleviate anxiety, thrive, and manage daily life effectively. Our treatment is especially valuable for "emerging adults" who need additional support in developing independence and decision-making skills. We empower them with self-control and confidence to lead fulfilling lives.

One of the biggest challenges for parents is recognizing depression in their child, because it often looks like normal teenage behavior.
Dr. Harold S. Koplewicz
Adolescent Psychiatrist & Author

When to seek treatment

We know the teenage years are a difficult time and it's easy to attribute emotional challenges to hormones or a temporary phase. However, 75% of mental health disorders start by age 24. And the evidence is clear that getting help early is far better than a wait and see approach. Here are some signs your teen might benefit from mental health treatment:

  • Persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, irritability, or anger
  • Withdrawal or detachment from friends and activities they once enjoyed
  • A decline in academic performance or attendance
  • Changes in sleeping or eating patterns
  • Increased irritability, anger, or hostility
  • Engaging in risky or self-destructive behaviors, such as substance abuse, unprotected sex, or reckless driving
  • Talking about or attempting self-harm or suicide
  • Unexplained physical symptoms, such as headaches or stomachaches
  • A family history of mental health disorders
  • Trauma or a history of abuse or neglect.

By the numbers

75%
75% of mental health disorders begin by age 24
#2
In the US, suicide is the second leading cause of death for individuals aged 10 to 34.
11 years
The average delay between onset of mental illness symptoms and treatment is 11 years.

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Get help with these common conditions.

Anxiety

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million adults, or 18.1% of the population every year.

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Depression

At any given time, nearly 1 in 10 adults are suffering from the debilitating effects of mood disorders.

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ADHD

ADHD is more common than you might think. It affects approximately 8-10% of children and 2-5% of adults worldwide.

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Autism

Approximately 1 in 54 children in the United States is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

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OCD

90% of individuals struggling with OCD report having another mental health condition such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or ADHD.

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Bipolar Disorder

An estimated 82.9% of people with bipolar disorder have serious impairment in daily life, the highest percent among mood disorders.

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Trauma & PTSD

Approximately 70% of adults in the United States have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lifetime, with around 20% of them developing PTSD.

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Insomnia

Did you know that around 30% of adults experience symptoms of insomnia? So, if you're tossing and turning at night, you're not alone!

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Substance Abuse

Subtance Abuse is a common symptom of mental illness with 37% of alcohol abusers and 53% of drug abusers also having at least one serious mental illness.

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Anxiety

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million adults, or 18.1% of the population every year.

Learn More

Depression

At any given time, nearly 1 in 10 adults are suffering from the debilitating effects of mood disorders.

Learn More

ADHD

ADHD is more common than you might think. It affects approximately 8-10% of children and 2-5% of adults worldwide.

Learn More

Autism

Approximately 1 in 54 children in the United States is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

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OCD

90% of individuals struggling with OCD report having another mental health condition such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or ADHD.

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Bipolar Disorder

An estimated 82.9% of people with bipolar disorder have serious impairment in daily life, the highest percent among mood disorders.

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