• a woman sitting on the floor struggling with why her body feels heavy and her mind blank

    Why Your Body Feels Heavy and Your Mind Feels Blank

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    Many people are familiar with the idea of fight or flight. We are taught that stress makes us either anxious and activated or ready to [...]

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    Why Doomscrolling Can Make Cravings Stronger

    782 words|3.9 min read|

    Many people in Pennsylvania and beyond describe feeling mentally wired and emotionally drained after scrolling through the news or social media. They close their phone [...]

  • Young adult woman sits, talking with therapist during a counseling session.

    IOP vs PHP vs Weekly Therapy: How Do I Know What I Need?

    854 words|4.3 min read|

    If you are considering mental health treatment in Pennsylvania, it is common to feel overwhelmed by the different levels of care. Terms like IOP, PHP [...]

  • How to Talk to Your Child About Seeking Mental Health Treatment

    616 words|3.1 min read|

    Guiding Parents Through a Sensitive—and Ever-Changing—Conversation In 2025, the mental-health landscape for children and teens is evolving quickly. Social media trends rise overnight, school pressures [...]

  • Teen Mental Health & Substance Use: Summer Risks Every Parent Should Know 

    521 words|2.6 min read|

    Summer is often seen as a carefree season—no school, more freedom and time to relax. But for many teenagers, this shift in routine can open [...]

  • Understanding Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Adolescents and Treatment Approaches at High Focus Centers Pennsylvania 

    568 words|2.8 min read|

    Adolescence is a pivotal developmental stage, and while it's common for teenagers to exhibit occasional defiant behavior, persistent patterns of anger, irritability and defiance may [...]

  • Young woman with wireless headphones calling on laptop, talk by webcam. Freelancer working.

    The Psychological Effects of Online Dating for Young Adults

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    In recent years, online dating has surged in popularity, especially among young adults. Platforms like Tinder, Bumble and Hinge have become a standard way for [...]

  • The Dangers of Social Media on Adolescent Mental Health

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    In today’s digital age, social media has become a major part of adolescent life. While social media offers a platform for connection and self-expression, it [...]

  • Cancel culture depicted in a pencil erasing a silhouette of a person

    Cancel Culture & Social Media: How It’s Hurting Our Teens

    875 words|4.4 min read|

    Teenagers use many phrases amongst themselves, which may leave parents feeling a little out of the loop. In a world of phrases like “That’s fire,” [...]