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.
Is Your Student Athlete the Golden Child? What is a golden child? According to Dr. Adrian Hickmon, “This child is the one who is excelling in their school achievements and/or their social connections and so on. From a systemic perspective, there is a sort of unconscious effort to balance the ‘Family Boat’ and counterbalance the … Read more
Dr. Adrian Hickmon, Ph.D 12-Step Fellowships, including resources like Celebrate Recovery, are very helpful for some of our graduates, especially in their first couple of years after graduation. As a Christ-centered program, Capstone uses the AA 12 Steps from a Christian perspective. The 12 Steps process follows the Beatitudes, beginning with “Blessed are the poor … Read more
Dr. Adrian Hickmon, Ph.D Trauma lies on a continuum but is always about a fight-flight-freeze response. When we are faced with a threat, a message is sent to the amygdala in the limbic system of the brain. The amygdala assesses the threat and sends a message to the brain stem to activate the fight-flight-freeze response. … Read more
The next time you are out to dinner with friends, in the car with your family, or sitting in a waiting room – take a moment to look around and see how many people are on their phones. Technology addiction is a leading addiction in teens and young adults. Some may ask, “What’s the big … Read more
Distance, broken heart emojis, minimal eye contact, awkward silence, and sentiments of apology are just a few of the gestures that I’ve seen from well-meaning people as they attempt to comfort their grieving loved one. Naturally, people grasp for the right words to say to someone who has just experienced significant loss. How do we … Read more
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
