Depression

One of the most common issues in teens is depression.The depression may manifest itself as irritability, withdrawal, apathy, general moodiness, loss of interest in things they used to enjoy or even thoughts of suicide.

Anxiety

Anxiety may result in the teen becoming so overwhelmed that they just shut down and avoid anything that creates short term stress even if it will result in more significant long term consequences. This may include not doing school work if they have fallen behind even though not doing the work insures more significant long term problems in school.

ADHD

This is often thought of as a lack of ability to pay attention in any setting. The reality is, it is a deficit of ability to direct and maintain one's attention on the most important thing at any given time. This results in boredom and frustration that may lead to them giving up and thinking school isn't for them.

Oppositional Defiant Disorder

These are the teens that have issues with anyone telling them what to do. They may be resistant to the point they are rebellious.Our programs have been very helpful in these type of cases.

Substance Abuse

There may be a co morbidity of substance abuse associated with any of the other issues listed above as well as substance abuse leading to depression or anxiety.

This is often a multifactorial condition which requires a thoughtful comprehensive evaluation to identify any conditions that are playing a role in these issues.

We understand the importance of accurately identifying the issues your teen is struggling with to allow for rapid implementation of appropriate skills to begin to help your teen Rise Above the struggles they have been held down by.