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Building Self-Esteem in Teens: Strategies and Activities for Boosting Confidence
Self-esteem is an essential part of a teenager’s overall emotional and mental well-being.
Dr. Samantha Brustad
Apr 11, 20238 min read


Navigating Clinical Depression In Teens: What Parents Need To Know
Clinical depression in teens is a rising problem in the United States, which can lead to continued problems later in life if left untreated.
Dr. Samantha Brustad
Apr 11, 20237 min read


6 Ways to Support Your LGBTQ+ Child
Hello, Dr. Samantha Brustad here with Balanced-Minds Psychology and Wellness. As a licensed psychologist who works often with teens and...
Dr. Samantha Brustad
Mar 13, 20232 min read


What is Mental Health Stigma?
“ ...you never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view- until you climb into his skin and walk around...

Balanced Minds Psychology & Wellness
Mar 6, 20234 min read


How is Autism Diagnosed?
In the 1960’s, approximately 1 in 10,000 Americans were diagnosed with autism while today, 1 in 54 children are. Though increases in...

Dr. Jennifer LaTreill
Nov 5, 20202 min read


Benefits of a Psychological Evaluation
There are numerous benefits to getting your child tested, particularly if they are struggling with school assignments, maintaining...

Dr. Jennifer LaTreill
Sep 9, 20203 min read


Distance Learning Support for Parents
Parenting comes with a variety of challenges, but who could have expected that it would also include distance learning while social...

Dr. Patty Russo
Aug 24, 20203 min read


Back to School Tips
With summer vacation coming to an end, reality is sinking in for most kids that school is just around the corner and sleeping in will be...

Dr. Patty Russo
Jul 29, 20194 min read


Talking to a Reluctant Teen About Therapy
Deciding to go to therapy can be an anxiety provoking experience for teens. While some teenagers embrace having someone to talk to about...

Dr. Patty Russo
Jul 24, 20193 min read


Change the Way Your Teen Responds to You By Using I-Messages
“If you weren’t so lazy your homework would be done.” “When will you stop talking back?” “You lied to me, you said you would be home at...

Dr. Patty Russo
Jul 15, 20192 min read


Ways to Increase Social Activities Over the Summer
Summer is officially here! For a lot of teens that means hanging out with friends, sleeping in, binge watching Netflix, or mindlessly...

Dr. Patty Russo
Jul 8, 20192 min read


Give Me 5: An Easy Mindfulness Activity to Manage Anxiety
We’ve all experienced anxiety at one point. It may have been just before a big exam, during a soccer game, or introducing yourself to...

Dr. Patty Russo
Jun 24, 20192 min read


Start to Change Your Mood with Gratitude
Martin Seligman, one of the founding fathers of modern Positive Psychology, has dedicated much of his career to studying and...

Dr. Patty Russo
Jun 17, 20192 min read


Mental Health Facts: Children & Teens
The Mental Health Facts infographic was created by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Although 1 in 5 children ages 13-18...

Dr. Patty Russo
Jun 10, 20191 min read
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