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Six Myths About Self-Harm

We talk to parents all the time who are worried about the wellbeing of their teenager. This fear stems from being unsure about how their child is coping with their stresses and responsibilities. With much talk surrounding self-harm in recent years, parents seem to be searching for more answers surrounding this coping mechanism. They want […]

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My Teenage Child Has Anxiety

Anxiety is something that many people deal with on a daily basis. Even as an adult, having to go through your routine each day while dealing with extreme emotional and even physical side effects really does have a huge effect on a person. This disorder can be even more difficult to handle if you also […]

How Can Your Anxious Teen Manage Their Symptoms?

There is no doubt in the mind of any parent that being a teenager is a difficult thing to do. When describing their adolescent, we often hear parents use words like chaotic, dramatic and hormonal. And rightfully so. Teenagers are dealing with a whirlwind of feelings while also navigating the complicated world they live in […]

8 Everyday Habits For Maintaining Your Mental Health

Our main concern at Fire Mountain Programs is helping teenagers to become responsible, healthy and self-sustaining human beings. It is our opinion that one of the most imperative parts of this process is getting the teenager to a place where they can successfully maintain their mental health. As a parent, you likely have trouble knowing […]

Teen Suicide: Your Fears Confronted

Suicide is a very hard topic to cover. While it isn’t something people like to talk about at all, it is something that continues to need more awareness surrounding it. There is not a single parent on the planet who believes that their child would take their own life. However, over 1500 youth between the […]