Teen Anxiety Therapy in the Bay Area
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"Dr. Jayn is a therapist that you're very comfortably sharing with from the very start of the first session. […] Dr. Jayn was quickly able to recognize that a lot of [the] problems I was having were also family problems and went above and beyond to reach out to my mom, my dad, and my sister, and begin family sessions."
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"My 5 year old was having issues at school with controlling his anger and emotions. It took only 2 visits for me to start seeing a huge change in my son and how he managed his emotions at home and at school. She created a safe place for him to express himself and talk through issues that he would not share at home."
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Child / Teen Anxiety Therapy in the Bay Area at QRC
Children and Teenagers - This is an amazing age group to work with as they tend to come across as extremely angry. Anger is often called a secondary emotion as it's resorted to, in order to protect one's self from, or to cover up other vulnerable feelings. A primary feeling is a feeling that is felt immediately before the anger. In addition to that, depression tends to come across as irritability, anger, and/or frustration in teens. Many times parents miss the depression by focusing on behavioral issues expressed. This is usually not the case, as the teen is merely struggling to communicate that they are extremely depressed, or anxious, and tend to resort to self-harm behaviors like cutting. The work that is done with teens are in collaboration with their family members so that everyone is involved in the treatment, to sustain the changes. In addition to individual, and family work, it is helpful for teens to know that they are not the only ones who are experiencing this. Thus, there is an ONLINE teen support group that they can participate in, on a weekly basis.
Teen Anxiety Therapy in the Bay Area
Recent studies have shown that 1/3 of children under the age of 18 will experience an anxiety disorder. Even worse, this trend is rising. In recent years, anxiety disorders among children have risen by 20%. Furthermore, hospitals have been reporting a disturbing increase in suicide attempts by teens, and suicide admissions have doubled in just the last decade. That explains why teen anxiety therapy in the Bay Area—as well as across America—has quickly become such a common occurrence.
But how did we get here?
Unfortunately, like most things, the answer is complex, and there's not just one cause of the rapidly increasing anxiety among American teens. For some teens, the casue is the high expectation and pressure to succeed—whether it’s from parents, educators, or peers. For other teens, the causes are entirely different. Surveys show that more than 40% of current incoming college freshmen report feeling overwhelmed, compared to under 30% in the year 2000 and less than 20% in 1985.
Today’s teens are increasingly dealing with unprecedented environmental, political, social, and cultural crises and pressures on a daily basis, and unfortunately, this trend is getting worse, not better.
Adding to the problem is the fact that social media make magnify these problems and make them almost inescapable. This means that teens are constantly connected to a world that is torn by conflict and unrest, and a society that celebrates perfection, materialism, and superficial beauty above all else. These external pressures are in addition to the internal pressures that teens experience due to physical and emotional changes (from puberty, etc.), new social situations, and their search for their own identity and sense of purpose in the world. Therefore, it's no surprise that our teens are having such a difficult time adjusting to adolescent life.
Regardless of the cause, anxiety can lead to very serious mental health problems such as depression, substance abuse, self-harm, and even suicide. Anxiety can also affect a child's focus and can lead to problems in school that may disadvantage them for a lifetime. Anxiety can also create physical problems such as headaches, chronic pain, digestive issues, and long-term issue like heart disease. That's why we suggest anxiety therapy for any teen who is suffering from anxiety, depression, or any other mental health issue.
The first and most important step toward solving a teen’s mental health problem is to recognize the problem. Your child may not know what anxiety feels like or how to communicate it to you, but your child might need help if s/he experiences any of the following symptoms: recurring fears about normal, day-to-day activities; strange new behaviors such as anger or irritation or isolation; avoidance of activities s/he used to enjoy; trouble with sleeping or concentrating; physical problems such as headaches, stomach aches, digestive issues, or fatigue.
Call Quick Results Counseling today for helpful teen anxiety therapy in the Bay Area. We believe fun and quick counseling is the best way to reach an at-risk teen, and we'll work hard to help your teen overcome the challenges that are affecting his/her life.
Recent studies have shown that 1/3 of children under the age of 18 will experience an anxiety disorder. Even worse, this trend is rising. In recent years, anxiety disorders among children have risen by 20%. Furthermore, hospitals have been reporting a disturbing increase in suicide attempts by teens, and suicide admissions have doubled in just the last decade. That explains why teen anxiety therapy in the Bay Area—as well as across America—has quickly become such a common occurrence.
But how did we get here?
Unfortunately, like most things, the answer is complex, and there's not just one cause of the rapidly increasing anxiety among American teens. For some teens, the casue is the high expectation and pressure to succeed—whether it’s from parents, educators, or peers. For other teens, the causes are entirely different. Surveys show that more than 40% of current incoming college freshmen report feeling overwhelmed, compared to under 30% in the year 2000 and less than 20% in 1985.
Today’s teens are increasingly dealing with unprecedented environmental, political, social, and cultural crises and pressures on a daily basis, and unfortunately, this trend is getting worse, not better.
Adding to the problem is the fact that social media make magnify these problems and make them almost inescapable. This means that teens are constantly connected to a world that is torn by conflict and unrest, and a society that celebrates perfection, materialism, and superficial beauty above all else. These external pressures are in addition to the internal pressures that teens experience due to physical and emotional changes (from puberty, etc.), new social situations, and their search for their own identity and sense of purpose in the world. Therefore, it's no surprise that our teens are having such a difficult time adjusting to adolescent life.
Regardless of the cause, anxiety can lead to very serious mental health problems such as depression, substance abuse, self-harm, and even suicide. Anxiety can also affect a child's focus and can lead to problems in school that may disadvantage them for a lifetime. Anxiety can also create physical problems such as headaches, chronic pain, digestive issues, and long-term issue like heart disease. That's why we suggest anxiety therapy for any teen who is suffering from anxiety, depression, or any other mental health issue.
The first and most important step toward solving a teen’s mental health problem is to recognize the problem. Your child may not know what anxiety feels like or how to communicate it to you, but your child might need help if s/he experiences any of the following symptoms: recurring fears about normal, day-to-day activities; strange new behaviors such as anger or irritation or isolation; avoidance of activities s/he used to enjoy; trouble with sleeping or concentrating; physical problems such as headaches, stomach aches, digestive issues, or fatigue.
Call Quick Results Counseling today for helpful teen anxiety therapy in the Bay Area. We believe fun and quick counseling is the best way to reach an at-risk teen, and we'll work hard to help your teen overcome the challenges that are affecting his/her life.
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