Reading Time: 4 minutes With an increasing number of teens making mental health emergency room visits, the introduction of a new suicide screening tool may help save lives. Called the Computerized Adaptive Screen for […]
Mental Health
Explore the latest news, research, and experiences in the evolving field of mental health.
The Connection Between Celebrity Worship Syndrome and Teen Mental Health
Reading Time: 5 minutes In the new Billie Eilish documentary “The World’s a Little Blurry,” 17-year-old Billie—now a global superstar herself—talks about the over-the-top crush she had on Justin Bieber just a few years […]
5 Takeaways from the Latest Research on Social Isolation Among Teens
Reading Time: 5 minutes It’s now been nine months since COVID-related social distancing guidelines went into effect in the United States. In some countries, restrictions have been in place even longer. As the crisis […]
What Should I Do If My Son Stays in His Room All the Time? Tips for Parents
Reading Time: 5 minutes “Is it okay if my son stays in his room all the time?” That’s a question that parents of teen boys are asking frequently these days. With online school and […]
How to Talk to Your Teen About Unhealthy Body Image
Reading Time: 3 minutes Body image refers to the way teens feel about their bodies, not how they actually look. Having a healthy body image refers to being satisfied with one’s appearance. When a […]
A Guide to Teen Mental Disorders
Reading Time: 6 minutes Today, one in five teens has a diagnosable mental health disorder, such as depression or anxiety. And these teen mental disorders are on the rise. In fact, experts say that mental disorders in […]
Coping with Teen Trauma
Reading Time: 4 minutes Traumatic events can be emotionally damaging for teens for a long time after the initial event occurs. Even when teens witness trauma rather than experiencing it first-hand, it can cause […]
New Research on Adolescent Mental Health During COVID-19
Reading Time: 6 minutes As the global pandemic continues, researchers are looking at how COVID-19 will impact mental health—including adolescent mental health. From fear of disease to the psychological effects of isolation and the […]
Mental Health Stigma and the Impact of the Pandemic
Reading Time: 6 minutes Facing the challenge of a mental health disorder is difficult enough. But another layer of pain comes with mental health conditions: dealing with other’s reactions to them. Mental health stigma […]
Is My Child Suffering from Teenage Depression?
Reading Time: 4 minutes Teenage behavior can be confusing for parents. It’s not unusual for teens to experience mood swings, which may be caused by hormones, external events, or other changes. However, when teens […]
Teen Suicide Prevention: What Everyone Should Know
Reading Time: 7 minutes As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, teen anxiety and depression rates are rising steeply. In fact, seven out of every 10 teenagers are struggling with their mental health right […]
What Is Situational Depression? The Basics Parents Should Know
Reading Time: 4 minutes Depression in teenagers is at an all-time high right now. As a result of the pandemic and the stressors it has created, 70 percent of teens are experiencing mental health […]
