byAlma Abell
Those suffering from mental health issues have had a hard time in the US lately. Between certain groups denying that mental health issues are real, others romanticizing them, and finally others who want to spread actual information and help there is a lot of false and misleading information out there around therapy, especially when it is for a teenager. So, what are some of the more common reasons people send their teenagers to therapy in St. Paul?
Depression
This is one that has, sadly, been romanticized by the media and now, as a result, teens in certain social groups either say they have depression and don’t or want to because they think it is a romantic idea. Anyone who has had depression and dealt with it will tell you that there is nothing romantic about it. In these cases, the best way to find out if your teen is actually depressed or just trying to fit in is to see a therapist. In the event, your teen actually is depressed then early discovery and treatment is the key to success.
Substance Abuse Issues
Teens are impressionable, and peer pressure is a very real thing. This leads to many teens experimenting with drugs. While this number has been declining in recent years, there are still many teens who have developed substance abuse problems. For these teenagers, therapy may be able to get them back on the right track before more serious measures are needed. Therapy now could save them from rehab later.
Traumatic Experiences
Whether it is witnessing a traumatic act of violence or assault, teenagers are affected by what they experience. If your teen has been subjected to a traumatic event, then it may be a good idea to consider therapy, even if they do not show signs of distress. Teenagers tend to hide their fear to avoid seeming weak, so they may be suffering, but not letting you see it. Therapy now could help them for the rest of their life.
In today’s world, it is easy to forget that teenagers deal with real world problems almost as much as adults do, but they have not learned the skills to deal with it yet.
If you are considering sending your teenagers to therapy in St. Paul then contact Options Family. You can Learn more at their website at www.optionsfamily.com.