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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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Video Games: Harmful or Helpful?

in Gaming Addiction / Internet gaming disorder / Mental Health / Mental Health / Online Monitoring / Pandemic / Parent Tips / Parenting / Risky Behaviour / Self care / Teens and Technology  by Adolescent Counseling Services 0 comments

Written By: Kayla Hernandez, Clinical Trainee at ACS, Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment Program more and moreAmericans are playing video games every year, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. About two thirds of adults and three quarters of children and teens reported regularly gaming, with reported use going up by six percent within the past year, according […]

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How Do I Get My Teen to Counseling?

in Mental Health / Parent Tips / Parent-Teen Communication / Parenting / Teen Therapy / Uncategorized  by acsteens 0 comments

By: Connie Mayer, LMFT Director of Outpatient Counseling I often answer phone calls from parents who want to know how to get their teenager to come to counseling. I have been a therapist for 30 years and I have heard the same fears and hesitations. “My son told me he wont get in the car”,”I […]

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