We often hear from parents who notice subtle but ongoing changes in their teen’s behavior. When families contact us at The Ridge RTC, they describe school avoidance, sharp reactions to small frustrations, or frequent stomachaches with no clear cause. These behaviors can look like normal teenage ups and downs. They can also point to an […]
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When a teen starts skipping school, pulling away from friends, or melting down over small things, families often turn to us at The Ridge RTC for answers. We understand how hard it is to watch from the sidelines while something deeper seems to be going on. Knowing what causes anxiety in teens helps you better
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In teens, anxiety and depression tend to go hand-in-hand, despite the fact that they are two very distinct conditions. The more you think about it, the more it makes sense that depression may spur on anxiety, or vice versa. A teen who is struggling with depression may face academic hardship and feel anxious over failing
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Are you a parent or caregiver wondering how to help a teenager with anxiety and depression? Recognizing there’s a problem is an important first step, and the precursor to offering the right kind of support. Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health conditions affecting adolescents. Among 15-19 year olds, roughly 5.5%
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If you’re feeling at your wits’ end worrying about how to parent a teenager with anxiety, you’re not alone. Parenting a teenager is rarely a smooth ride, but when anxiety enters the picture, the road can feel especially overwhelming. It can be a helpless feeling watching your teen struggle with worry, fear, or panic, but
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As a parent or family member of an adolescent, understanding the signs and symptoms of anxiety in teens can be hugely beneficial in ultimately helping them regain their mental and emotional well-being. The Ridge RTC is dedicated to supporting teens and young adults who face a variety of different mental health challenges, including depression, trauma,
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A Parents’ Guide to Teen Anxiety and How to Best Support Them When we consider what causes anxiety in teens, we must remember anxiety doesn’t have a single cause—it emerges from a complex interplay of factors affecting mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Notably, understanding the causes of anxiety in teenagers can give parents and caregivers
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When you’re a teen, holiday stress management isn’t usually the top concern of the season. But should it be? If you’re struggling to enjoy the holidays due to anxiety, fatigue, irritability, or other mental or physical symptoms of stress, you’re not alone. This can be a super stressful time for everyone, teens included. With so
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The teenage years can arguably be the most turbulent and unpredictable years in a person’s life. It is a time of great learning and reflection as our bodies mature and our brains develop. While this can be a very exciting time in a person’s life, it can also be stressful and even at times scary as they try and process these emotional and physical changes.
