ADHD in Teens and the Signs Parents and Teachers Often Miss
Could your teen be struggling with ADHD, or does it look more like ordinary teenage behaviour? Learn what ADHD can look like at home, at school, and from the teen's own perspective, including signs that are easy to overlook in girls and high-achieving teens.
Anticipatory Anxiety: The Back-to-School Dread That Starts Weeks Before
Back-to-school anxiety often begins weeks before the first day. Learn why anxiety about the future feels so overwhelming, why avoidance makes it worse, and practical strategies that help children, teens, and adults.
9 Proven Steps to Ease Back‑to‑School Anxiety (Parent + Teen Guide)
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The backpack is packed. Lunch is ready. Clothes are laid out.
Then your teen reaches the door and suddenly their stomach hurts, their chest feels tight, or they cannot seem to get moving.
Back-to-school anxiety can show up as more than nervousness. You might notice difficulty sleeping, morning meltdowns, avoidance, perfectionism, irritability, or repeated requests to stay home.
There are practical things you can do at home to make school mornings more manageable. Our new guide shares 9 strategies for reducing back-to-school anxiety, including how to handle avoidance, create predictable routines, use breathing techniques, and know when counselling may be helpful.
Read the full guide: 9 Proven Steps to Ease Back-to-School Anxiety for Parents and Teens
Teen Mental Health in Alberta: Pressures, Barriers & How We Can Help
Teen mental health challenges are rising in Alberta.
This in-depth guide dives into anxiety, depression, self-harm , social media stress and what we can actually do to help.
💡 Discover real strategies families 👨👩👧, schools 🏫, and communities 🤝 can use to create safe, supportive spaces.
📍Includes local programs, crisis help 📞, and resources for youth across Alberta.
✨ Let’s build a culture of care one step at a time.
👉 Click to learn more. Your support could change a teen’s life.
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