Calabasas, CA – BNI Treatment Centers, a local teen mental healthcare facility owned and operated by local psychiatrists Arastou Aminzadeh and Oliver Ahmadpour, recently released a blog on teen anxiety. The blog also details coping strategies, self-care tips, and how to seek professional help for teens in need.
“Anxiety can arise from various elements instead of a single cause,” the blog begins. It then goes on to address the cause of teen anxiety in detail. It considers academic pressure teens endure and how that can lead to stress and fear of failure, which can then lead to more serious anxiety. Social media serves as another source of anxiety, the blog says. The comparisons teens can’t help but make between themselves and others online can lead to a feeling of inadequacy. Family conflicts, such as divorce or financial troubles, can also cause mental health concerns in teens, BNI Treatment Centers says. Another scientifically proven cause of teen anxiety is trauma, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse serving as just a few examples.
BNI Treatment Centers also addresses the symptoms of anxiety for parents to look for in their children. These include restlessness, agitation, trouble concentrating, irritability, angry outbursts, constant worry, physical symptoms such as headaches and stomach aches, and avoiding social situations and activities they once enjoyed. “It’s important to remember that everyone’s experience with anxiety is unique, and these symptoms may vary from person to person,” the blog also explains.
The next portion of the blog covers coping and self-care strategies for teens’ anxiety. The blog encourages breathing exercises, practicing mindfulness, physical activity, and teens living with anxiety discussing their feelings. To reduce anxiety, BNI Treatment Centers recommends getting enough sleep, and eating a balanced diet, because proper nutrition helps the brain function and regulate emotions. It also recommends teens engage in hobbies and activities that bring them joy, embrace positive thoughts, and fight against negative ones. The blog also reminds parents that their support is vital to their teens’ well-being, especially for those with anxiety. It notes that sometimes, seeking professional help is the best option.
The blog then explains the different types of professional help a teen can receive. One option is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which emphasizes changing negative thoughts and behaviors. Another is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, which applies CBT in addition to teaching teens how to understand and regulate their thoughts and emotions. Solution-focused therapy, another method that may help teen anxiety, focuses on finding solutions to problems and moving forward instead of dwelling on difficult situations. Also noted as an option is family therapy, which can create an open and healthy environment that promotes recovery from anxiety. The blog also notes that in more severe cases of anxiety, medication may be a fitting solution. “It’s important to remember that the most suitable treatment will depend on the client and the severity of their anxiety,” the blog says.
“Anxiety doesn’t have to consume your teenager’s life. They have the power to navigate this challenging phase, emerge stronger, and find support through effective strategies,” the blog concludes. It finishes off by highlighting the importance of seeking help for teens with anxiety.
BNI Treatment Centers offers mental health care for teens. They can treat complex mental health conditions due to their psychiatrist-led treatment teams. They can also adjust medication as quickly as needed and are equipped to assist any teens missing school for treatment. For more on BNI Treatment Centers, visit their website or call them at (888) 522-1504.
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BNI Treatment Centers - Stokes
Doug Jewell
424-365-1032
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2563 Stokes Canyon Rd
Calabasas
CA
91302