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Supporting Your Child Through Dual Diagnosis and Incarceration: A Parent’s Guide to Understanding and Recovery
by Dr. Wesley Sassaman, DNP, MSN-NE, MPH, MBA, FNP-C, CARN-AP Introduction  Having a teen or young adult in prison is one of the most...
Mar 815 min read
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Silent Battles: The Hidden Role of Shame in the Road to Teen Addiction—and How Parents Can Intervene
Many of the patients I work with exhibit the hallmark features of shame—an overwhelming and deeply ingrained sense of self-doubt and unworth
Jan 2657 min read
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Breaking the Chain: How Transgenerational Parenting Transforms Grief and Legacy into Healing
By Dr. Wesley Sassaman, DNP, MPH, MSN-NE, MBA, FNP-C, CARN-AP Introduction  The Global Implications of Parental Neglect and Fear...
Jan 1223 min read
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Protecting Your Teen From Street-Based Fentanyl: A Call to Action for Parents
Even non-opioid users are at risk, as teens mistakenly ingest fentanyl-laced drugs,
Dec 7, 20247 min read
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Integrating Pharmacological Interventions with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Treating PTSD in Adolescents and Young Adults
by Dr. Wesley C. Sassaman, DNP, MPH, MSN-NE, MBA, FNP-C, CARN-AP Navigating the challenging landscape of PTSD treatment for adolescents...
Aug 27, 20246 min read
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Navigating the Labyrinth of Diagnosing PTSD in Teens and Young Adults
Diagnosing PTSD in teens and young adults is a complex interplay of diagnostic criteria, therapeutic approaches, and patient factors.
Aug 24, 202411 min read
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Breaking the Cycle: Teen Trauma, Addiction, and the Promise of EMDR
by Dr. Wesley Sassaman, DNP, MPH, MSN-NE, MBA, FNP-C, CARN-AP In the intricate web of challenges facing today's youth, the interplay...
Aug 17, 20246 min read
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Unveiling the Impact of Childhood Trauma on Drug Use and Mental Health
The repercussions of childhood trauma are not confined to immediate psychological turmoil but extend well into adulthood.
Aug 16, 20244 min read
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Anxiety Signs and Treatments in Teens and Young Adults
by Dr. Wesley c. Sassaman, DNP, MPH, MSN-NE, MBA, FNP-C, CARN-AP Understanding the Prevalence of Anxiety The prevalence of anxiety among...
Aug 10, 20248 min read
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Understanding Your Teen's General Anxiety Disorder
Anxious Teens or Something More? Learn How to Spot and Support Generalized Anxiety Disorder by Dr. Wesley C. Sassaman, DNP, MPH, MSN-NE,...
Aug 3, 20245 min read
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Depression in Teens - An Insightful Guide for Parents
by Dr. Wesley C. Sassaman, DNP, MPH, MSN-NE, MBA, FNP-C, CARN-AP Are you worried about your teenager's sudden change in mood or behavior?...
Jul 21, 20247 min read
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