Adolescent Mood & Anxiety

Teen Mental Health: When Your Child Is Struggling

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Watching your teenager struggle with depression or anxiety is heartbreaking. You see glimpses of the child you love, but they seem trapped behind sadness, worry, or anger that you can’t break through.

You’re not alone. Dr. Krasner specializes in adolescent mental health. As Past President of the American Society of Adolescent Psychiatry, he brings nationally recognized expertise when your teen needs specialized care.

Why Teens Need Specialized Care

Adolescent brains are different from adult brains. Standard adult treatments often miss crucial factors affecting teenage mental health:

  • Developing brain responding differently to medications
  • Family dynamics impacting recovery
  • Academic and social pressures creating barriers
  • Identity formation alongside mental health challenges

Our Specialized Teen Treatment Options

Adolescent TMS: FDA-Approved for Teen Depression

TMS is FDA-approved for adolescent depression and is the only treatment without black box warnings for teens.

Benefits for teenagers:

  • No medication side effects affecting school performance
  • Brief sessions that don’t disrupt daily routine
  • Safe for developing brains

Family-Centered Approach

Teen mental health affects the whole family. Our comprehensive family assessment understands dynamics affecting recovery.

Family support includes:

  • Parent support groups
  • Crisis intervention when needed
  • Academic support coordination through our care team

Advanced Options When Standard Care Isn’t Enough

  • Ketamine services for severe depression
  • Precision medication management for adolescent neurobiology
  • Intensive family therapy

Common Situations We Help

  • Treatment-Resistant Teen Depression: Multiple therapies and medications haven’t provided relief
  • Severe Anxiety: Affecting school attendance or friendships
  • Family Conflict: Constant fighting and communication breakdown
  • Academic Decline: Previously successful teen now struggling in school

Dr. Krasner’s Expertise

Professional Leadership:

  • Past President, American Society of Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Distinguished Life Fellow, American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Published researcher on psychiatric treatment approaches

Assessment options:

  • Standard comprehensive evaluation with family assessment
  • Enhanced evaluation with psychological testing (Dr. Gruzdev)
  • Intensive evaluation for complex presentations
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Next steps:

1
Initial consultation about your teen’s struggles
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Comprehensive assessment of individual and family factors
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Treatment planning with specialized adolescent interventions
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Ongoing support through family programs

Hope for Your Family

Your teenager’s struggles don’t define them or your family. With specialized expertise in adolescent psychiatry, these challenges can become a pathway to stronger relationships and teen resilience.

Ready to explore specialized teen mental health care?

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