Over the course of two decades working therapeutically with adolescents and their families, I have observed countless young people as they reach a highly anticipated milestone in their lives: turning 18. I have also observed the parents of all those young people as they attempt to adjust to the transition that occurs when their “baby” […]
My Teen Is Lonely and Depressed. How Can I Help?
Do you find your teenager isolating themselves in their room? Does your teen struggle to keep up with and balance the normal everyday tasks? Is your teen feeling lonely despite having friends? Everyone feels lonely at one time or another. This feeling of loneliness can push people to reach out to others for support. However, […]
Loneliness, Depression, and Teens
Are Our Teens More Lonely and Depressed? Todays teens are feeling increasingly more lonely and current research suggests teens and young adults are lonelier than any other age group – even older adults. A large national survey of American teens found that four out of ten young people ages 15 – 24 were pretty lonely, […]