Reading Time: 5 minutes The two questions that parents ask most about TikTok social media are: What is Tiktok and is it safe? TikTok is a newer social media platform—it was launched internationally in […]
Empowering Teens
Because this is what we are all about: You.
What Are the Positives of Social Media for Teens?
Reading Time: 5 minutes Over the past 10-plus years, a growing body of research has revealed the negative impact of social media and technology use on teen and young adult mental health. However, a […]
The Power of Gratitude for Teen Mental Health
Reading Time: 4 minutes By Jamison Monroe Gratitude and mental health in teens go hand in hand. The power of gratitude can change lives. It can take us from depression and darkness into a […]
Halloween and Teen Identity Formation
Reading Time: 3 minutes Why do people of all ages enjoy dressing up for Halloween? Maybe because it’s an opportunity for creative self-expression, and a chance to be whoever you want to be for […]
Understanding and Supporting Transgender Teens
Reading Time: 6 minutes For adolescents, coming out as transgender can be an enormous relief. But it can also be scary and challenging. Research shows that transgender teens may be more likely to develop […]
Social Media Comparison & Teen Mental Health
Reading Time: 7 minutes It’s human nature to compare ourselves to others. And that’s especially true of teenagers. According to the theory of social comparison, comparing and contrasting yourself with your peers is part […]
How to Help Teens Avoid FOMO
Reading Time: 6 minutes FOMO is an acronym for “fear of missing out.” It’s an issue that teens deal with every day. And adolescents struggling with how to overcome FOMO often feel isolated and […]
The Link Between Creativity and Mental Health
Reading Time: 5 minutes Creativity and teen mental health go hand in hand. Creativity is part of building an identity. In addition, it supports brain development. Being creative even reduces anxiety. And, as a […]
How Celebrities Influence Teens and Why it Matters
Reading Time: 6 minutes For better or worse, celebrities have a powerful impact on how teens view themselves and how they see the world. In fact, it’s easy to underestimate how much celebrities influence […]
Why Teen Challenge Is Important
Reading Time: 6 minutes Teen challenge helps adolescents grow. In fact, teens are hardwired to seek challenge. They need healthy challenges in order to develop and mature. Facing challenge helps teens become independent. Moreover, […]
Bo Burnham and Elsie Fisher Portray Teen Life in ‘Eighth Grade’
Reading Time: 5 minutes A new movie by writer-director Bo Burnham looks at what it’s really like to be a teenager in the 21st century. Eighth Grade stars Elsie Fisher as Kayla, a shy […]
Nature Therapy and Teen Treatment
Reading Time: 6 minutes The benefits of nature therapy are powerful for teens. That’s why residential treatment centers for youth often feature Adventure Therapy and Horticulture Therapy in the great outdoors. Hence, teens experience […]
