As a parent in Orange County, you're well aware of the unique challenges your teen faces in this fast-paced environment. With the pressures of academics, social life, and the ever-increasing influence of digital media – it is clear to see why teen anxiety is on the rise and a legitimate concern for parents.
Read MoreWhile online therapy may have been the only means to mental health care during the pandemic, it will continue to be a crucial resource in navigating the post-covid world.
Read MoreOC Psychology Center helps teens and adolescents in the Irvine and Huntington Beach deal with depression and anxiety. Here’s one helpful approach to get through the trickier times.
Read MoreNo matter how long you’ve struggled with loneliness and the impact of social isolation, we want to help. This article is all about helping you learn how to cope with the stress of social isolation, as well as understand what causes it.
Read MoreLife as a teenager can be pretty demanding. Keeping up grades, watching out for acne, managing a growing social reputation, and preparing for the grand adult transition can certainly take an emotional toll. Often teens with ADHD work extra hard to maintain focus and use appropriate behavior at school and work, which can lead to emotional “unloading” and attention dysregulation when they are home.
Read MoreWhen school is out, or the weekend is here, teens (particularly those with ADHD) tend to collapse into a puddle of poor productivity. Homework and chores fall low on their list of priorities – much lower than the beloved phone, social media, and video games.
Read MoreAdulthood comes with its fair share of challenges: paying rent, finding or keeping work, raising children, staying healthy, and the list goes on and on. Although some people find ways to “make it work” and cope with the stressors of adult-ing, many people struggle. This is particularly true for folks with ADHD, as many adult responsibilities load on your ability to organize, focus, and be consistent.
Read MoreBetween getting good grades, building a social life, navigating technology and social media, and coping with the rapid changes that come with puberty, teens have a lot to deal with! Sometimes, the pressure becomes too much – and that’s when the anxiety takes over. Here at the OC Psychology Center, we know that when teens get overwhelmed with anxiety and worry, the entire family can be affected.
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