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Is your teen depressed?
In the years that I’ve been working with Teen Xpress as a counselor, I’ve seen many different issues with the students: child abuse, trauma, family struggles, stress management, anger problems, to...
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You think your teen is depressed. Now what?
On Wednesday, we discussed the statistics behind depression in teens and the warning signs to look for if you think your teen is depressed. Let’s now look at some next steps in getting help for your...
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For the Ohio kidnapping victims, is healing possible?
One of the more dramatic stories in the news recently has been about the three young women who were kidnapped about 10 years ago in Ohio and recently freed. Fortunately, while the trauma they have...
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Taking a closer look at eating disorders and disordered eating.
This blog post was co-written by Corissa Schroeder, Registered Dietitian at Teen Xpress. The average size of a fashion model is 5’10” and 100-120 lbs. The average size of an average American woman is...
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Coping strategies for families impacted by military service
I was eating lunch in a local restaurant yesterday and saw a young woman in military clothing sitting with a slightly older woman. I imagined they were mother and daughter and I could see that the...
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Communicating with your child about the death of a family pet
I am an animal lover. For years, my pets were my “furry kids.” I played with them, loved them, and took care of them. They were my babies, especially my favorite cat, Zip. Then, like many other...
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Overcoming postpartum depression: Heather’s Story
January 20, 2012. Within 24 hours of the birth of my beautiful baby girl, my eyes filled with tears and I couldn’t move from my bed. While watching my all-time favorite TV shows “Friends” in my...
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Easing your child’s anxiety about the new school year
“Are you excited about going back to school?” This week alone, my son has been asked this question by well-meaning adults at least ten times. It seems like everywhere we go, the topic comes up. For...
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What we can learn from Leelah Alcorn’s suicide
*this photo was posted on Leelah Alcorn’s tumblr site On December 28, 2014, Leelah Alcorn, a 17-year-old high school student from Ohio, committed suicide when she was struck by a tractor trailer a few...
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What every parent needs to know about depression and suicide in children
Written by Analise Vendittelli, Arnold Palmer Hospital resident Depression and suicide in young children are topics that people are hesitant to discuss; however, it is crucial that we become more...
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How to help your child cope with a serious illness
One of the most challenging times a parent may face is if their child is diagnosed with a chronic illness. Many emotions including anxiety, fear, anger, and even helplessness can overwhelm parents....
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Could cyberbullying be the cause of depression in your teen?
Nearly everyone is familiar these days with the terms “cyberbullying” or “online bullying”. This is a form of bullying where someone is harassed, threatened, or humiliated through the internet, usually...
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When bullying contributes to feelings of grief and loss in kids
Parents often struggle with the realization that their children feel grief and loss, and we struggle to know exactly how to support them through it. Just as it is important for adults to process their...
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