The self-care, emotions, and experience of parents of LGBTQ+ youth
by Helen Burke, LMHCA BYS Therapist It’s possible you have experienced (or might experience) some variation of this scenario: You are finally getting to
Supporting the mental health of LGBTQ+ youth
by Courtney Oliver, LMHC BYS Executive Director Being a youth can be hard enough, being a LGBTQ+ youth can be even more difficult. Studies
Supporting youth who are questioning their gender identity
by David McNamara, PhD Licensed Psychologist specializing in tweens, teens, young adults & families Navigating the tween and teen years is no small undertaking
Media and Technology Guidelines for Children
by Courtney Oliver, LMHC BYS Executive Director As a therapist working with families, the number one question I get is about how to navigate
Understanding your relationship with social media.
by Dana Martin, LMHCA BYS Therapist Earlier today, I found myself thinking about a recent social media post I had made and felt the
When are youth ready for social media?
by Emily Henning, MSW Candidate BYS Clinical Intern Social media, I am forever telling my elementary-aged kiddos, is a lot like junk food. We
When is it appropriate for your child to get a phone?
By John Carleton, LMHCA BYS Therapist The question of at when age child “should” get their first cell phone is a common one, with
Mental Health and Mental Illness: What Does it All Mean?
by Courtney Oliver, LMHC There’s a lot of buzz these days about mental health. Everyone has mental health, just like everyone has physical health.
Youth Depression, Diagnosis, and Medication
by Linda Semlitz, MD When and how is medication used when children and adolescents are diagnosed with depression? If you are concerned that your
Reducing Anxiety Through Secure Attachment
by Megan Sater, LMFTA According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly 1 in 3 adolescents will experience an anxiety-related disorder before the age