ROWI Mental Health Blog

Discover a wealth of recently written articles by our experienced team of mental health professionals, delving into various mental health challenges that profoundly impact teenagers and their families. Our blog serves as a compassionate space, offering understanding, support, and practical guidance to navigate these critical issues. ROWI is here with knowledge, empathy, and hope to empower you to face these challenges with resilience and strength. Together, let's embark on a journey of growth and healing for a brighter tomorrow.

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Experiential Therapy for Teens: A Unique Approach to Healing
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Experiential Therapy for Teens: A Unique Approach to Healing Teenagers today face a multitude of challenges that can affect their emotional well-being. From anxiety and depression to substance abuse and self-harm, traditional therapy may not always be the most effective way to address these issues. Fortunately, there are many types of therapy available, including evidence-based, […]

Teenage Mood Swings: What’s Normal and What’s Cause for Concern
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Teenage Mood Swings: What’s Normal and What’s Cause for Concern As parents, we often hear our teenagers say things like “you just don’t understand me” or “you’re so annoying,” and we may dismiss it as typical teenage behavior. However, it’s important to recognize that moodiness is just one symptom of a range of mental health […]

ADHD Diagnosis in Teenagers
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ADHD Diagnosis in Teenagers If your teen has been diagnosed with ADHD, you might be asking yourself, “What’s next?” Receiving an ADHD diagnosis for your teen can be difficult, but rest assured there are several treatment options and ways to support your teen.  First, let’s consider what an ADHD diagnosis means. There are three main […]

Signs of Teenage Anxiety & How to Help
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Signs of Teenage Anxiety & How to Help As your child enters their teenage years, they will face a number of different challenges; both physiological and psychological. It can be difficult for your teen to navigate the changes that face them and when ignored, your teen may experience a variety of symptoms such as anxiety. […]

How to Talk to Teens About Trauma and Traumatic Events 
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How to Talk to Teens About Trauma and Traumatic Events Experiencing a traumatic event can have a significant impact on anyone’s mental health, but it can be especially challenging for teenagers. Teenagers are still in the process of developing their emotional regulation skills, and their brains are still growing and changing. When a traumatic event […]

How to Handle Mood Swings in Teenagers 
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How to Handle Mood Swings in Teenagers The teenage years are a time of significant physical and emotional changes, and it’s common for teenagers to experience mood swings. These changes can be challenging for both the teenager and their family members to navigate. In this article, we’ll explore what normal teenage mood swings are and […]