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. […]
Mental Health
Explore the latest news, research, and experiences in the evolving field of mental health.
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 […]
How Teens Can Use Weighted Blankets for Anxiety
With teen anxiety and sleep issues on the rise, parents are seeking natural approaches to support their children’s well-being and mental health. A weighted blanket is one such tool. Research […]
Gen Z Depression: Why Our Young Adults Are at Risk
A new study on depression finds that Generation Z—young adults born in the mid-1990s and early 2000s—has experienced a dramatic rise in psychological distress and depressive symptoms. In fact, the […]
6 Tools for Calming a Teen’s Restless Mind
An anxious teen often has obsessive racing thoughts. That can be challenging for adolescents and parents alike, and lead to a variety of detrimental outcomes. A teenager with a restless […]
LGBT Suicide Statistics Show Greater Risk Among Young Teens
New research underlines a consistent trend: Lesbian, gay, and transgender teens are at increased risk of suicide. A recent study of LGBT suicide statistics found that adolescents aged 12 to […]
How to Identify a Teenage Personality Disorder
A personality disorder is a type of mental health disorder that usually begins during adolescence. Therefore, a teenage personality disorder can significantly disrupt the development of a teen’s identity, relationships, […]
How National Tragedies Create Secondary PTSD
Just days before the 20th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting, 18-year-old Sol Pais traveled from Miami to Colorado. The Florida teen was obsessed with the 1999 Columbine massacre, […]
How to Recognize Loneliness in Teenagers
According to recent research, young people suffer from loneliness far more than any other age group. In fact, surveys show that loneliness in teenagers and young adults is more prevalent […]
Signs of a Major Depressive Episode in Teens
More and more teens are experiencing what’s known as a major depressive episode. Also referred to as an MDE, these episodes are severe periods of clinical depression. Over the past […]
The Link Between Climate Change and Mental Health
Climate change is an environmental, political, and economic issue. But it also has a significant psychological impact on society, experts say. And that impact will grow as time goes on. […]
Therapeutic Boarding School or Residential Treatment?
Every teenager has a unique set of personality traits, learning styles, and life circumstances. As a result, one teen may flourish while living at home and attending school. And another […]
