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Journal the Journey
I started writing on a daily basis a couple of a years ago at a cliff side coffee shop on top of the red rocks in Sedona. Same time, same...
May 12, 20214 min read


The Importance of Mental Health Awareness
Mental health awareness shouldn’t be dedicated to a specific month; it’s something that needs to be prioritized on a daily basis. That...
May 11, 20215 min read


May is Mental Health Awareness Month
The month of May is Mental Health Awareness month. It’s something very common, especially during the pandemic, and it’s also treatable....
May 6, 20211 min read


The Mental Health Benefits of Exercise
You already know that exercise is good for your body. But did you know it can also boost your mood, improve your sleep, and help you deal...
Apr 28, 202110 min read


Bullied To Death
The countless stories regarding bullied teens taking their own lives are too numerous to ignore. There is an undeniable link between...
Apr 19, 20212 min read


Majority Of US Teens Apprehensive About Returning To School In Fall 2021
Lack Confidence That Schools Are Prepared As schools reopen across the nation, a new poll shows that a majority of teens are apprehensive...
Apr 19, 20213 min read


Taking Care of Teens' Mental Health During the Pandemic
Since schools shut down in March, Clark County School District’s early-warning system, which monitors students’ mental health episodes,...
Apr 16, 20213 min read


Suicide Is Killing Our Youth
This is a grave topic and one that cannot be ignored. Teens are ending their lives at a rate that’s never been seen before. We don’t...
Apr 15, 20213 min read


New federal data: Flavored e-cigarettes continue to drive youth vaping epidemic, with disposable use
New federal data show youth vaping has declined, but remains at epidemic levels in the absence of comprehensive e-cigarette regulation....
Apr 9, 20214 min read


10 Most Common Problems Teens Face In 2021
And You Need to Know Them RIGHT NOW Only a few decades ago, the most common problems teens faced were finding a career path and starting...
Apr 1, 20213 min read


Insurance Claim Data Show How Much Teen Mental Health Has Suffered During the U.S. COVID-19 Pandemic
As early as last spring, psychologists were warning that even as children and teens were spared most of the physical impact of the...
Mar 25, 20213 min read


'Our Kids Were Poisoned To Death': SoCal's Fentanyl Conversation
Southern California parents who have lost children to fentanyl want the public to know this: "Our kids didn't overdose. They were...
Mar 10, 20215 min read


Study: COVID-19 pandemic widens exercise gap between younger schoolchildren and adolescents
Patterns set during childhood can influence adult life profoundly, and exercise habits are no exception. With the U.S. seeing a 20-year...
Feb 4, 20214 min read


Fentanyl: A Deadly Killer
Fentanyl, this silent killer seems to be shrouded on each of our radars as it’s being laced in distributed adulterated pharmaceuticals....
Dec 27, 20204 min read


Stress, depression and the holidays: Tips for coping
Stress and depression can ruin your holidays and hurt your health. Being realistic, planning ahead and seeking support can help ward off...
Dec 17, 20204 min read


Finding Their Way Home For the Holidays
The month of December is approaching and the holidays aren’t around the corner, they are here. December is considered the deadliest month...
Dec 5, 20206 min read


Here’s How Gratitude Can Improve Teen Health
You might be surprised to find out that something as simple as gratitude can lead to big results when it comes to your teenager’s...
Nov 24, 20204 min read


Teaching Teens Responsibility
The teen years are a time when independence looms large, but the battle to achieve much-wanted freedom rages on. This is also around the...
Nov 13, 20205 min read


Teen Mental Health and COVID: A Letter for Parents
To say these are trying times for most is an understatement. Things are unpredictable, big key events are occurring and we are just...
Nov 2, 20203 min read


How to Help Easily Distracted Teens to Stay Focused
Distractions are very hard to escape in real life and even adults often struggle to keep focused. It’s even harder for teens because as...
Sep 28, 20204 min read
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