Posts Tagged ‘acting out’

Teens and the Internet: How Concerned Should You Be?

First, the good news. The internet is an effective and helpful tool for practical applications such as research, work and social communication, academics, shopping, commerce, and networking. In most work and academic settings, the effective and appropriate use of the internet is a critical skill. Mastery of internet applications can have positive results for young [...]

Sunrise’s Comprehensive Approach to Self-harming

Cutting is generally not done with suicidal intent, though teens who engage in self-harming behaviors are at a statistically higher risk for suicide. Despite what teens may report, Sunrise views these acts of self-mutilation as not representative of typical or harmless adolescent behavior. Self-harming behavior is symptomatic of serious underlying emotional or mental health issues [...]