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Among the different approaches to Psychology (Psychoanalysis, Humanistic Therapy, Gestalt, Cognitive-behavioral Therapy ...) the only one that is scientifically supported and evidence-based is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. From Centered Health , an adolescent treatment center, we find out that there are numerous scientific studies that demonstrate its effectiveness in all types of disorders and especially in ADHD. What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and why is it indicated in these cases? Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the tool that human beings use to adapt to the environment and survive. It has an adaptive function, adaptive and functional behaviors are learned, and dysfunctional and maladaptive behaviors are unlearned. This therapy is oriented to the psychological flexibility, modifies and develops the human behavioral, cognitive, social and emotional skills. The CBT affects the responsibility and promotes the dismissal of bad mindset patterns through a change ...

Adolescence is always an unsettling time, with the many physical, emotional, psychological and social changes that accompany this stage of life. The transition from adolescence into young adulthood is often marked by normal emotional ups and downs. To make matters worse, teens are bombarded by conflicting messages from parents, friends, and society.  After puberty, adolescents experience a variety of changes, both behaviorally and psychologically. They also experience mood swings that can seem severe, depending on the day and the circumstances, say the experts from Centered Health, one of California’s best residential treatment facilities for adolescents in recovery from addiction and co-occurring disorders. Depression is of the most common mental health diagnoses among adolescents. However, symptoms in teens may manifest themselves in different ways than in adults due to the different social and developmental challenges facing teens. Estimates from a study conducted by ...

Today’s opioid crisis knows no boundaries, especially when it comes to age. Centered Health, a Malibu located treatment center for adolescents struggling with addiction, reports that prescription and over the counter drugs, including prescription opioids, are among the most commonly abused drugs by 12th graders, after alcohol, marijuana, and tobacco. Opiates cover a huge variety of drugs, ranging from legal drugs such as fentanyl, codeine, and morphine to illegal drugs such as heroin and opium.