Social media can sometimes be a force for good, connecting teenagers who feel isolated or marginalized. However, a growing body of research highlights the negative psychological effects of social media […]
Mental Health
Explore the latest news, research, and experiences in the evolving field of mental health.
Somatic Therapy for Healing Teen Trauma
The word “somatic” means “relating to or affecting the body.” Thus, somatic therapy and somatic healing help people by working with the body, not just the mind. These holistic therapeutic […]
Understanding the Mind-Body Connection
The mind and the body are not two separate entities—although they are often treated that way. Physical health and emotional health are intimately intertwined in what’s known as the mind-body […]
National Depression Screening Day Drives Mental Health Awareness
With an increasing number of teens and young adults suffering from depression, raising mental health awareness has never been more important than it is now. That’s the goal of World […]
How Parentification Impacts Teen Mental Health
In healthy parent-child relationships, parents give and children receive. The role of a parent is to provide care and unconditional love so that children are free to focus their energy […]
Teen Suicide Prevention: What Everyone Should Know
More adolescents are dying by suicide than ever before. An analysis of teen suicide statistics, released in June 2019, shows that the youth suicide rate in the United States is […]
10 Ways to Take a Mental Health Day from School
Adults in the workforce occasionally take a mental health day as a way to avoid burnout and dedicate time to self-care. But new legislation promotes the idea of teens taking […]
Anxiety in School: How Parents Can Help
Most teens get a little anxious about starting school. A certain amount of school-related anxiety can be common for adolescents. But when nervousness crosses over into full-fledged anxiety in school, […]
How Do SSRIs Work in the Teen Brain?
SSRI is an acronym that parents and teens may hear when researching options for treating depression. SSRI stands for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. This drug is the most commonly prescribed […]
Innovative Mental Health Conference Explores Teen Treatment
The risk of depression and suicide among teens and young adults is higher than ever before. In fact, the suicide rate for teen girls has doubled over the past decade, […]
Distress vs. Stress: What’s the Difference?
When we talk about stress, we’re usually referring to something challenging and uncomfortable. But stress doesn’t have to be a bad thing. There are subtle yet important differences between distress […]
YOLO, FOMO, and the Behavioral Consequences of Teen Slang
Words have power. Teen slang phrases and acronyms, such as YOLO (You Only Live Once) and FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), can significantly influence the behavior of teenagers and adolescents. […]
