Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to bring awareness to and break the stigma around teen boys and young men’s mental health, addiction, and trauma. This is the first step on the path toward lasting healing.
The back-to-school season brings both excitement and added stress for many teens. This post breaks down common challenges and helps parents recognize the difference between expected behavior and signs of deeper struggles. You’ll also find practical ways to support your child through the transition.
Learn how mobile device dependence is harming youth mental health and what families can do to restore connection and resilience.
Various factors have contributed to the notable rise of mental health challenges in recent years. For adolescents, these issues can be amplified by the existing digital landscape along with several other factors. Recognizing the significance of early intervention and the potential benefits of residential treatment programs, like Capstone, in delivering tailored support for adolescents is essential for effective recovery.
When the relationship with your son becomes strained, it can be easy to lose sight of the things that once brought them happiness. It makes perfect sense to not prioritize fun family activities if you are in crisis just trying to make it through the day. Moreover, it may have been a long time since … Read more
Trigger warning: This article mentions suicide and defines passive or chronic suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is concerned regarding suicidal ideation or thoughts of suicide, call or text the suicide and crisis lifeline at 988. What is passive suicidal ideation? When a person has a desire to no longer live, but no … Read more
If you are concerned about your son’s pornography use, you are far from alone. For years there has been a gradual rise in sexual compulsions and behaviors among adolescents. The overwhelming ease of access to pornographic content has had a major impact on content viewed by adolescents and adults alike. Many parents find themselves at … Read more
Most often when it comes to helping a teen or young adult in crisis, time is of the essence. Parents can understandably become overwhelmed with questions about the right next steps for their struggling son. Where do we even start? Who do we talk to? What will we do about school? If this cannot be … Read more
Dr. Adrian Hickmon, Ph.D., Clinical Architect of Capstone Wellness The research shows that most fully matured adults with addictions have experienced trauma. It’s something we treat every day at Capstone — a Christian trauma treatment center that’s served thousands of young men with a wide range of struggles, addictions and hurts. The word “trauma” has … Read more
Addressing hard things with the people you love can be difficult. How can we make sure we don’t offend them or make things more difficult while still addressing the inevitable? In this article we’ll address common fears that parents have shared along with some helpful prompts to start these difficult conversations with both teenage and young adult men.
