Therapy Insider Glossary

Young Adult Transitional Programs: A treatment options that is meant to give young adults support and guidance as they establish themselves as independent and responsible adults.

Youth Counseling: Therapeutic treatments specifically designed to help children and teens deal with their issues. Some of the common issues that are addressed include substance abuse, anger, and poor school performance.

Youth Gangs: Groups of teens who frequently engage in dangerous behaviors such as drug use or violence. These are particularly common in poor intercity communities.

Youth Unemployment: Recently, an increasing number of young people have been unable to find jobs. With the economy performing poorly, youth are often the first to suffer from unemployment as they are squeezed out of the workplace by more experienced adults.

Youth Violence: When youths are involved in gangs and other dangerous activities, it is common that they will engage in violence. This can lead to long-term legal ramifications in addition to other dangers.