Can Teens Be Diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder?
In our years of practice, the question has come up often from parents and teens, can a teen have borderline personality disorder (BPD)? In my experience I have had…
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Using Social Media to Promote Mental Health Awareness
In a heartfelt video, Ingrid Higgins, LMFT, CEO and Founder of Campbell Teen & Family Therapy, Inc. shares her newfound inspiration after attending a training session on social media and…
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How to Set Boundaries With Your Family During Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, delicious meals, and the warmth of family. However, it can also be a time when family dynamics and gatherings may lead to stress and…
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10 Things Teens Should Know Before 18
The teenage years are a period of rapid growth and transformation. As adolescents approach the age of 18 and prepare to take their first steps into adulthood, there’s a wealth…
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5 Ways to Help Teens With Depression
As we observe National Depression Education and Awareness Month, it’s crucial to address a pressing concern that affects countless teenagers across the globe: depression. In this blog post, we will…
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Dialectical Behavioral Therapy: Coping Skills and Techniques
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a widely recognized and highly effective form of psychotherapy originally developed by Dr. Marsha M. Linehan in the late 1980s. Initially designed to treat individuals…
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Back to School Stress!
At Campbell Teen & Family Therapy, we understand the importance of addressing back-to-school anxiety and supporting teenagers through this challenging time. As the school gates reopen, many students experience stress…
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Navigating Summer Body Image Pressures
Summer can bring about heightened body image pressures for teenagers, as they are exposed to societal ideals and media messages promoting unrealistic beauty standards. As a parent or caregiver, it…
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Pros and Cons of Teens Getting a Summer Job
To My Valued Community, The school year is coming to an end and for many parents in the Silicon Valley this is a relief. No more AP stress, no more…
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504 Plans and Mental Health
As a parent of a teen who is struggling with mental health difficulties it can be heartbreaking when you see the problems affecting their academic performance. Often parents don’t know…
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Risks of Teens and Drinking
Risks and Dangers of Teens Drinking Underage drinking is very serious, and definitely not something that should be taken lightly. The risks and dangers of teen drinking can be extremely…
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Taking Care of Teens & Your Parents
Taking care of teens and juggling all of their demands can already be challenging enough. If you have to raise them while also taking care of the elderly, it can…
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