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I've always enjoyed writing and I love to write about mental health, wellness and personal growth. My articles also reflect my approaches to treatment, therapy and healing. My content is a good reflection of how I practice and how I work.

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We're Losing a Generation of Young Men

We're Losing a Generation of Young Men

We're Losing a Generation of Young Men

There is an ever growing issue of young men who aren't growing up and launching into adulthood. It's a complicated problem with a lot of moving parts. When this problem develops, parents can feel powerless to solve it.

Scott M Carter, CMHC

5 days ago7 min read

It's Imperative to Have a Good Relationship With Your Kids

It's Imperative to Have a Good Relationship With Your Kids

It's Imperative to Have a Good Relationship With Your Kids

Your relationship with your kids is your greatest asset. Here's how to make it strong.

Scott M Carter, CMHC

Aug 2610 min read

How to Take Social Media Away From Your Teenagers

How to Take Social Media Away From Your Teenagers

How to Take Social Media Away From Your Teenagers

Parents are woefully uneducated about the harm social media is doing Before you saw the title of this article or decided to open it, you...

Scott M Carter, CMHC

Jul 2311 min read

The Plague of Overthinking

The Plague of Overthinking

The Plague of Overthinking

Overthinking is likely the source of many issues in your life There are a multitude of issues that are giving people a lot of trouble...

Aug 11, 202313 min read

Being Emotionally Present with Your Teen is More Important Than Being Physically Present

Being Emotionally Present with Your Teen is More Important Than Being Physically Present

Being Emotionally Present with Your Teen is More Important Than Being Physically Present

One of my main parenting pro tips is for parents to understand and realize that being emotionally present is a lot more important and...

Scott M Carter, CMHC

Feb 26, 20234 min read

5 Dysfunctional Behaviors People Develop from Having a High Conflict Parent

5 Dysfunctional Behaviors People Develop from Having a High Conflict Parent

5 Dysfunctional Behaviors People Develop from Having a High Conflict Parent

I’ve written many articles on this topic and if you haven’t read my previous article about 5 mental health issues that kids have when...

Scott M Carter, CMHC

Feb 24, 20234 min read

It Would be Nice if Teenagers Just Asked for Help; But They Don't

It Would be Nice if Teenagers Just Asked for Help; But They Don't

It Would be Nice if Teenagers Just Asked for Help; But They Don't

I know that teenagers can be extremely frustrating and confusing. They are complicated creatures, they just act and then we, as adults,...

Scott M Carter, CMHC

Feb 24, 20233 min read

If Your Teen is Struggling it Doesn't Mean You've Failed as a Parent

If Your Teen is Struggling it Doesn't Mean You've Failed as a Parent

If Your Teen is Struggling it Doesn't Mean You've Failed as a Parent

I think sometimes as adults we forget about how difficult it can be to be a teenager and the challenges that come with it. Most teens...

Scott M Carter, CMHC

Feb 22, 20234 min read

Teen Boys are a High Suicide Risk

Teen Boys are a High Suicide Risk

Teen Boys are a High Suicide Risk

If you have a son, you should be concerned; here's what you should be doing Years ago I was working in a school based mental health...

Scott M Carter, CMHC

Dec 7, 20229 min read

'Let's Taco About it' - Why Your Teenager Doesn't Talk to You

'Let's Taco About it' - Why Your Teenager Doesn't Talk to You

'Let's Taco About it' - Why Your Teenager Doesn't Talk to You

And what to do about it One of the only positives that I see about our collective mental health is the decrease in teen suicide. Three...

Scott M Carter, CMHC

Nov 20, 20226 min read

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