The YCBT Services Blog

To see one in all and all in one is to break through the great barrier which narrows one's perception of reality. - Thich Naht Hanh.

Getting a good night's sleep is crucial for our overall mental health and well-being. However, many people struggle with falling asleep due to worries that keep them awake at night. Around 10% of adults have chronic insomnia in the U.S., as per insomnia statistics in America.

It's important to identify the specific worries that disrupt your sleep. These worries may vary from person to person, but common ones include work-related stress, relationship issues, financial concerns, health worries, and of course, the daunting prospect of not sleeping well tonight. Reflecting on your own worries and understanding the triggers can be the first step in addressing them and improving your sleep quality.

Anxiety is one of the most common difficulties that can rapidly increase during the teen years. Social anxiety disorder, which is characterized by a persistent fear of social situations in which your teen is worried about being judged, scrutinized, or embarrassed in front of others occurs in approximately 9% of adolescents. It is often a challenge that can go years before being identified and treated effectively with evidence-based care such as with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

It can often be difficult to decipher if social anxiety is an underlying concern, and when to do something about it. If you already identified social anxiety and initiated effective therapy for your teen, then you have taken a huge step to help improve their self-esteem and relationships. Supporting your teen while they are actively in treatment can be a challenge…the points below can serve as a helpful guide.