Signs of Depression In Teens
They couldn’t believe they were at this point. How did they end up here? Maybe they didn’t parent right. Maybe it was the negative peer influences. Somehow things had shifted and they slowly witnessed changes…
Read MoreSexting, A Dangerous Teen Behavior
Sexting, or ‘sex texting’ is the act of sending or receiving sexually explicit images, videos, or other media via a cellular device or the internet. The term sexting was coined in 2005, but the concept…
Read MoreSelf-Harm: How You Can Help and the Role of Treatment Centers
As a resource for parents and young adults, Shepherd’s Hill Academy values our partnerships in addition to the support that we provide. Preventing teen self-harm begins with talking to your teens and finding solutions to…
Read MoreSelf Harm and Cutting in Teens
Self harm is the intentional act of inflicting physical pain on the body. According to Psych Central, 2 to 3 million Americans engage in some form of self-injury each year. This injury could include anything…
Read MoreWhat is School Refusal and How Does it Affect My Teen?
School Refusal is a common, but often misunderstood and misinterpreted act of children and pre-teens. When left untreated, school refusal can lead to damaging results. What is school refusal? School refusal is the consistent act…
Read MoreWhat is Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)?
Reactive attachment disorder (RAD) is a condition that is often found in children. Individuals suffering from RAD have often suffered some sort of trauma or neglect in basic care. This type of neglect occurs when…
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