Multiple studies have shown that exercise is an effective treatment for depression. In fact, in some cases, exercise is just as effective as antidepressants, without the unwelcome side effects.

Is therapy covered by insurance? The answer is yes, sort of. Most plans will cover mental health services, including therapy, psychiatry, inpatient stays, and medication in some form. While this is good news for those struggling with mental illness, how to use your benefits can get a bit complicated.

Giving your teens the opportunity to struggle and even fail now helps them build those solid roots, so that they know who they are and that they can do tough things. As an adult, when the inevitable challenges arise at work or in family life, they already have the resilience needed to cope in healthy ways. Here are a few ways to build resilience in your teenager, giving them skills they can use even as adults.

How much sleep should a teenager get? They probably need a lot more than you think. Here’s what the science says about teens and sleep plus some tips on improving your teen’s sleep hygiene.

Teen clients often come to us for the first time because their parents “made them.” We approach situations like this using something called motivational interviewing. We help your teen identify what they want out of therapy, even if that’s “getting my parents off my back.”

Studies show that people respond best to depression treatment when intervention is done early and aggressively. The brain is surprisingly malleable. By addressing your teen’s depression early, you will help them form new patterns that they will be able to use going forward in times of stress and sadness.