Being a teenager is challenging and often difficult. During the teen years, both brain and body development expand at an enormous rate. This exponential development, coupled with increased academic and family expectations as well as increased peer and social media pressures, teens have a proverbial full plate. While many young people can navigate the difficulty of

When you are a teenager, experiencing anxiety is par for the course. As we know, teenagers go through tremendous growth in their brains and bodies. When coupled with increased family responsibilities, academic expectations and peer pressure, young people often feel overwhelmed with life. While many teenagers are able to deal with the pressures of everyday

When a Family Member Dies by Suicide embrace U wants to remind you that suicide affects millions of people yearly. Suicide is an important topic close to us at embrace U. It is part of one of our team member’s reasons for working in the mental health field. Today, we share her experience with you. Sydney Freeman’s

"He never listens!" "She won't clean her room. I have asked 100 times!" As a parent, these complaints might sound familiar. When your child doesn't listen to you, you can find yourself flooded with feelings of frustration and anger. What once was a simple request becomes a full-blown argument in a matter of minutes. Parent-child