Beachside Teen, Author at Beachside Teen Treatment Center

17 Jun

What Does Codependency Look Like?

Healing and recovering from a mental health struggle or addiction is challenging for anyone, regardless of age. When codependency occurs, it adds a layer of complexity to the recovery process. This is especially challenging when teens struggle with a mental health struggle or substance use disorder and a parent, loved…

17 Jun

Teen Partying-How Dangerous Is It?

Teens partying may seem harmless, but it is a potential danger for teens throughout high school and early college. Despite the legal drinking age being 21 across the United States, it is not uncommon for teens to view parties as a rite of passage of sorts once they enter high…

17 Jun

Coping Skill for Mood Regulation

People blame mood swings for many things. As women enter their teen years or post-menopausal years, mood swings are a part of everyday life. Similarly, teen and adolescent males will experience mood swings for a variety of social and or medical reasons. In addition to mood swings that come as…

17 Jun

Is Addiction A Disease or A Disorder?

Historically, addiction struggles were considered voluntary. Many, including medical and mental health professionals, believed those who abused substances were “choosing” to use illicit drugs, drink, or otherwise misuse drugs or alcohol. Fortunately, research and education have proven otherwise, and research proves that addiction is not necessarily a choice. Today most…

17 Jun

5 Different Group Therapy Activities for Teens

5 Group Therapy Activities for Teens Group therapy is one of the most effective formats for adolescent mental health treatment, but getting teens to open up in a room of near-strangers takes intention. The right activities lower defenses, build trust, and create the conditions for real therapeutic work. Below are…