We survived another daylight savings time indicating Fall is officially here.  You may notice a longing for light, feeling lethargic, and craving comfort foods.  Fall is a time of slowing down for all living things including humans.  Before artificial light humans slept for 16 hours…

Teens lead exciting yet stressful lives.  Anxiety symptoms may pop up at any time during the teenage years. As a parent, be sure to look for these symptoms of anxiety in your teen. Sleep Issues Teens with anxiety symptoms find it hard to fall asleep,…

Anxiety treatment in teens can involve therapeutic interventions, medications, or both.  I will discuss the interventions I enjoy using the most with teens. Somatic Interventions Anxiety lives in the body.  Panic erupts often without a warning.  For example, I feel panic when flying in small…

How do parents tell if their teen is depressed?  Here are depression symptoms you may notice in your teen. Sleep Disturbance Teens may be sleeping too little or too much.  Teens have a biological clock that runs differently than children and adults. Teens are wired…