The Interfaith Bridge Mental Health Blog
Real Talk for Teens, Young Adults, & the People Who Love Them
Welcome to our blog. This is where our Colorado clinical team gets real about what teens, young adults, and the people who love them are actually going through. Here you’ll find posts on anxiety, trauma, identity, neurodivergence, relationships, and why the advice you’ve already tried probably isn’t enough.
We write for teens who are trying to make sense of what they’re feeling. For young adults figuring out who they are and what they want out of life. For the parents and caregivers who are showing up every day even when they don’t have the answers. And honestly, for anyone who’s ever Googled something at 2am because they just needed to know they weren’t alone in it.
Every post comes from inside our practice here at Interfaith Bridge Counseling, written by therapists, counselor candidates, and interns who are actively working with young people in Colorado, under the supervision of a licensed professional counselor. No recycled advice. No watered-down wellness content. Just honest, fact-checked, grounded information from people who actually support people like you.
Understanding Self-Harm: A Guide for Teens & Young Adults
Life isn't easy. And that's an understatement. Sometimes these strong feelings and thoughts overwhelm us and we react in ways that physically hurt us. In other words, we self-harm. If you're struggling with stopping the harmful cycle of overwhelming feelings that lead to destructive habits, read on.
Perfectionism, Productivity, and Mental Health: Society's “Need to Succeed” Effect on Teenagers and Young Adults
Let's face it. We've grown up in a fast-paced and competitive world, where the pressure to excel and succeed has taken center stage in our lives as teenagers and young adults. The ideals of perfectionism and relentless productivity are so deeply ingrained in societal norms that it fosters an environment where the pursuit of success often overshadows any consideration for our mental well-being.
ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression: Understanding the Links
Sometimes, challenges with mental health are hard to navigate. Even more so when the things that you’re feeling seem like they could be easily caused by a few different conditions.
One of the most common examples I see on the daily: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Anxiety, and Depression. Is it one? Two? All three? Without knowing some of the differences, it can cause one or all to be missed.