How to Support Your Teen During Suicide Prevention Month
As someone who deals with family and teen suicide every day of the year, you might think I would be glad that one month a year is dedicated to Suicide […]
Addressing Depression in Memory of Grayson Murray
Last weekend, PGA Tour golfer Grayson Murray took his own life, succumbing to the pressures of depression. He had been battling this and other demons for years, and his family […]
5 Tips for Surviving the Holidays with Divorced Parents
The holiday season is rolling in, and you know what that means – neighborhoods are lighting up like a Christmas tree, menorahs shining through windows, and, if you’re lucky, you […]
Veterans Day and Your Teen: What’s the Connection?
At first glance, the significance of Veterans Day and the everyday lives of our teenagers may seem worlds apart, but there’s a poignant connection that might surprise you. A Shared […]
Teen Angst or Genuine Depression?
Hey, super parents! Welcome to the sometimes tumultuous world of parenting teens. If you’ve found yourself wondering whether your teen’s moodiness is just typical teenage behavior (teen angst) or something […]
The Family Check-In Challenge
The “Family Check-In Challenge” is an A Brighter Day initiative designed to encourage open conversations within families as we roll into the new school year. This routine isn’t just a […]
Walk Your Path: How to Understand and Combat Peer Pressure
Peer pressure at school, a universal phenomenon experienced by teenagers across the globe, plays a considerable role during these formative years. As adolescents strive to carve out their unique identities, […]
Living in the Age of Teen Loneliness
Our teens live in a world of unparalleled entertainment opportunities, yet they still experience disturbing amounts of teen loneliness. Every cell phone they carry doubles as a computer filled with […]
Counseling vs. Therapy: Is There A Difference?
While the terms “counseling” and “therapy” are typically used interchangeably when talking about mental health interventions, there are vast differences between the two types of services! While both are treatments […]
Spring Forward from Teen Depression: Action Steps for Parents
Teens Need Resources More Than Ever The world has temporarily become more complicated, but the level of our teen’s stress and teen suicide overall continues to be at epidemic levels. […]