Wilderness therapy, more so than other programs, addresses the various issues youth have that put them in the at-risk category and the behaviors that can prevent them from success. Wilderness adventure therapy can increase self-efficacy, self-esteem, problem-solving and decrease depression and conduct disordered behaviors among other issues at-risk youth may have.

The importance of identity development for teens is huge.  The development of a confident and stable sense of self is one of the key tasks

Failing college can damage your relationships with friends and family, cause you to develop depression or anxiety, and can even lead to more serious mental health issues like suicidal ideation.

In this article, we provide an overview of teenage boot camps, dispute their therapeutic effectiveness, and review a healthier, more effective alternative to serve teenagers and young adults. We focus on helping adolescents and young adults through a variety of challenges, including, but not limited to anger issues, anxiety, substance abuse, depression, divorce conflict, self-esteem issues, risky/harmful sexual behaviors, school failure, and behavior issues.

This article is written for parents, teachers, school counselors, or anyone needing advice on where to turn to help a teen in crisis.