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Adolescence and Suicide

in Academic Stress / Co-Occuring Disorders / Depression / Grief / Mental Health / Self-Harm / Stress / Suicide / Suicide Prevention / Teen self-esteem / Teen Therapy  by Adolescent Counseling Services 0 comments

Written By: Dylan Lockey, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program For many, adolescenceis a period of intense change, be it physical, emotional, social, and cognitive. It can be simultaneously filled with the highs of endless possibilities and excitement over the future, and the low periods of doubt, frustration, anxiety, and intense stress. It is […]

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Teen Pregnancy

in Dating / Discussing Sex / Parent Tips / Parent-Teen Communication / Parenting / Relationships / Romance  by Adolescent Counseling Services 0 comments

Written By: Ruby Ortiz, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program ONE OF THE MOSTtransformative experiences that anyone can encounter in their lifetime is going through a pregnancy. Individuals go through a significant amount of physical, emotional, and psychological changes during this period in their life. It doesn’t only include the body changing throughout each […]

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Teen Dating: 5 Tips for Parents

in Consent / Dating / Dating Violence / Discussing Sex / Mental Health / Parent Tips / Parent-Teen Communication / Parenting / Relationships / Romance / Setting Boundaries / Sexual Assault / Sexuality / Society Norms / Teen Peer Groups  by Adolescent Counseling Services 0 comments

Written By: Wendy Ortiz-Rodriguez, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program There comes a timein an adolescent’s development when friends turn into crushes and crushes turn into potential dating relationships. Dating can be tricky at any age in development, therefore it is worth having a conversation about this topic with your teen to guide them […]

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First-Generation American Teens

in Academic Stress / Anxiety / Cultural Stressors / Depression / Mental Health / Parent Tips / Parent-Teen Communication / Parenting / Perfectionism / Post Traumatic Stress Disorder / Stress / Stress Management  by Adolescent Counseling Services 0 comments

Written By: Patricia H. Scherer, MS, Clinical Intern at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program Growing up the child of immigrants can have numerous advantages for some individuals. Immigrant parents from many cultures, including LatinX, Asian, and Eastern European backgrounds, emphasize the importance of family, collectivistic values, and cultural and religious heritage, all of which can buffer […]

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Sleep Hygiene

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Written By: Andrea Delariyala, Program Coordinator at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program A good night’s sleep is important for all of us, but can be particularly crucial for teens since their bodies and brains are going through significant development. Teens typically need between 8-10 hours of sleep a night, and for most teens, 9 hours is […]

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Being Mindful of Depressing Thoughts

in Academic Stress / Anxiety / Mental Health / OCD / Perfectionism / Self care / Stress / Stress Management / Teen Therapy  by Adolescent Counseling Services 0 comments

Written By: Alonzo Howard, BS, Clinical Intern at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program negative thoughtsare the leading cause of future episodes of depression. Depressive episodes may occur at any point of the year. However, findings show higher rates of major depressive episodes during November and December. During this season there is an increase in conflict between […]

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