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Teens asked.
Counselors answered.

What if homework and grades are causing anxiety?
How do you help someone struggling with depression without offending them or upsetting them?
How should I deal with sudden thoughts of sadness and depression that I may have out of nowhere?

We asked teens to submit their most pressing questions about mental health and wellness.

Then we asked our counselors to provide answers.

These answers aren’t comprehensive … They are a start. If you or someone you know needs counseling please call Christian Family Solutions Counseling Care & Services at 800-438-1772. If you are experiencing a health emergency of any kind, please dial 911. If you are having suicidal thoughts or know someone who is, call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.

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How do I know if I’m being bullied or if it’s happening to a friend?

By Allison Franck, Licensed Master’s Social Worker, Christian Family Solutions Thank you for asking this question. In the counseling world, we are hearing more about bullying […]

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Parent Handout
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What should you keep in mind when you have depressive thoughts and think, “Other people have it worse … I should just suck it up?”

By Valentina Lor, Outpatient Therapist, Christian Family Solutions Thank you so much for asking this question! This is a common struggle people have, so you are […]

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What do I say to a friend who is adopted, hates her life, and does not want to be part of her adopted family?

By Kara Witthuhn, School-Based Counselor, Christian Family Solutions Thank you for this question and for being a good friend. Your care and concern are evident. When […]

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Parent Handout
https://christianfamilysolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/What-do-I-say-to-a-friend-who-is-adopted-hates-her-life-and-does-not-want-to-be-part-of-her-adopted-family.pdf
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What do you do when you feel like you have nothing to live for (and please don’t let your only answer be PRAY)?

By Julie Educate, MS, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, Christian Family Solutions Thank you so much for your question. When I was in high school, I remember […]

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https://christianfamilysolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Question_Something-to-Live-for_Educate_Parent-Handout.pdf
Parent Handout
https://christianfamilysolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/RQRS_NothingToLiveFor_Worksheet.pdf
Action Worksheet

What do you do when a loved one refuses to seek help for depression?

By Shem Biebert, LPC-IT, SAC-IT   This is a very important question and one that might be asked with some strong emotions, even frustration. I have […]

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https://christianfamilysolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Question_Loved-One-Refuses-Help_Biebert_Parent-Handout.pdf
Parent Handout
https://christianfamilysolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/RQRS_RefusesHelp_Worksheet.pdf
Action Worksheet

How should I deal with sudden thoughts of sadness and depression that I may have out of nowhere?

By Melissa Silbaugh, MSW, APSW, School-Based Therapist, Christian Family Solutions   Thanks for asking that question. It’s good to hear that you want to confront your […]

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https://christianfamilysolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Question_Sudden-Depression-Feelings_Silbaugh_Parent-Handout-1.pdf
Parent Handout
https://christianfamilysolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/RQRS_Sadness-and-Depression_Worksheet.pdf
Action Worksheet

How do I know if a relationship is healthy or unhealthy?

By Kara Witthuhn, School-Based Counselor, Christian Family Solutions   Great question, because how you navigate romantic relationships early in life has lifelong impact. Healthy relationships provide […]

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https://christianfamilysolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Healthy-Relationships-for-Teens_Parent-Handout.pdf
Parent Handout
https://christianfamilysolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/RQRS_HealthyRelationship_Worksheet.pdf
Action Worksheet

What if I’m having suicidal thoughts but I don’t want to tell anyone because I don’t want to be put in a hospital where I am treated like a sick patient?

By Allison Franck, LMSW, LCSW, LICSW, CAADC, Licensed Master’s Social Worker, Christian Family Solutions   Thanks for asking this question.  It can be scary having these […]

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https://christianfamilysolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Question_Suicidal-Thoughts_Franck_Parent-Handout.pdf
Parent Handout
https://christianfamilysolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/RQRS_SuicidalThoughts_Worksheet.pdf
Action Worksheet

How can we bring up our feelings to parents who do not think mental health is important?

By Melissa Silbaugh, MSW, APSW, School-Based Therapist, Christian Family Solutions   Talking with parents about mental health can be a really difficult experience that can lead […]

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https://christianfamilysolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Question_Talking-to-Parents_Silbaugh_Parent-Handout.pdf
Parent Handout
https://christianfamilysolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/RQRS_MHNotImportant_Worksheet.pdf
Action Worksheet

What if you cut your wrists and your friends want to get you help but you don’t want it?

By Julie Educate, MS, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, Christian Family Solutions Thank you so much for being open and asking this question. I know it is […]

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https://christianfamilysolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Question_Cutting_Educate_Parent-Handout.pdf
Parent Handout
https://christianfamilysolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/RQRS_Cutting_Worksheet.pdf
Action Worksheet

How do you help someone struggling with depression without offending them or upsetting them?

By Melissa Silbaugh, MSW, APSW, School-Based Therapist, Christian Family Solutions   That’s a great question. Depression is a tricky subject that many people tiptoe around. After […]

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https://christianfamilysolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Question_Helping-Someone-w-Depression_Silbaugh_Parent-Handout.docx.pdf
Parent Handout
Action Worksheet

What if homework and grades are causing anxiety?

Shem Biebert, LPC-IT, SAC-IT Great question and one that’s very common for many students. I also realize that anxiety is not fun to deal with. First […]

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https://christianfamilysolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Question_Homework-and-Anxiety_Biebert_Parent-Handout.pdf
Parent Handout
https://christianfamilysolutions.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/RQRS_HomeworkAnxiety_Worksheet.pdf
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