It’s hard to watch a friend struggle. Maybe they’ve been making jokes that feel a little too dark, they’ve told you that they’re feeling anxious all the time, or they’ve dropped off the face of the earth and stopped answering…
2020 feels both like an eon ago and like yesterday. Lockdowns, mask mandates, and social distancing were more than disruptions to daily life — they transformed the way people interacted with each other and the world. For teens, the effects…
Keeping up with the changing trends in teen mental health is one way for parents and teens to learn what kinds of mental health challenges to look out for and how to best face them. It’s more than staying in…
Gen Z is the most diverse, connected, and tech-savvy generation in history. However, Gen Z teens also face a unique set of challenges related to their mental health. While there’s more awareness around mental health issues than ever before, the…
Neurodivergence isn’t just a buzzword — it’s a real and important aspect of human diversity. While neurodivergence is often associated with conditions like autism and ADHD, it actually encompasses a wide range of neurodevelopmental variations that exist on a spectrum.…
In conversations around mental health or developmental disorders, you might have heard the terms “neurodivergence” or “neurotypical” being used. These terms are relatively new — a sociologist coined them in the late 1990s — and if you’re unclear on what…
Keeping up with Ascend means getting to know our staff and learning more about what happens behind the scenes in our residential and outpatient treatment facilities. Every month, we introduce you to someone new who makes Ascend a great place…
As a teenager, it can be tough to navigate the ups and downs of daily life. With so much pressure from school, relationships, and social media, it’s easy to feel like you’re not good enough. But here’s the thing: you…
There are many factors that may contribute to learning disabilities, including declining mental health. If you or a loved one is struggling in school, mental health may have something to do with it. In fact, there is a proven link…
Resilience is a superpower that’s easy to overlook. It’s the ability to bounce back when you’re dealing with adversity, adapt to changing situations, and keep going in the face of hardship. As a teen, life will throw you many curveballs.…
