It is not unusual for students or adults who have committed an act that is destructive like drinking to excess or consuming an addictive drug to say that they do it to “fit in.” In hearing about this behavior, we might assume that this statement is some kind of excuse or a weakness of character. […]
Childhood Stress, Brain Pruning, and Adolescence
The more we learn about the brain and trauma, the more we can all share in a profound appreciation for the complexity and sophistication of how it develops and changes over time. Also, the deeper our appreciation can be for its potential to be destructive for brain growth and development, both in the short and […]
Pew Research and Teen Depression
One of the trending issues among our teenagers is an increase in mental health problems. As we deal with teenagers all throughout our Lakeside educational and clinical programs we too find that there has been an increase in the severity of anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. We also have noted that the issues […]
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