Reading Time: 4 minutes When Lady Gaga famously told Oprah Winfrey (and the world) that she had suffered a psychotic break, she also revealed that she relies on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). “DBT is […]
Mental Health
Explore the latest news, research, and experiences in the evolving field of mental health.
How Group Therapy Benefits and Empowers Teens
Reading Time: 4 minutes Parents often have a hard time getting more than one-word answers out of their teens. So they might find it difficult to imagine those same adolescents revealing their deepest feelings […]
How Collective Trauma Impacts Teen Mental Health
Reading Time: 6 minutes Collective trauma refers to the psychological repercussions of a devastating event that affects an entire group, country, or population. That includes people of every age group—including adolescents, who may be […]
How National Tragedies Create Secondary PTSD
Reading Time: 5 minutes When a national tragedy occurs, there is a risk of secondary PTSD for everyone who is exposed to it, even if it’s only through news reports and photos. Whether it’s […]
What Is CBT Treatment?
Reading Time: 4 minutes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of talk therapy used across the recovery spectrum. Therapists or psychologists use CBT treatment to help patients become aware of irrational or negative […]
Warning Signs of Teen Suicide Risk
Reading Time: 5 minutes For the parent of a teenager, it is essential to learn the critical warning signs of teen suicide risk and teen suicidal behaviors. By knowing this valuable information, a parent […]
New Research on Adolescent Mental Health During COVID-19
Reading Time: 5 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 […]
Teen Anxiety Statistics Are on The Rise – How Can You Help Your Teen?
Reading Time: 5 minutes Anxiety is a typical human reaction to stress. Anxiety triggers our sympathetic nervous system—our body’s natural way of preparing to escape danger. Therefore, it has a purpose and can even […]
Decoding Your Teen’s Behavior During Isolation
Reading Time: 5 minutes As the weeks of social distancing continue, is your teen’s behavior leaving you feeling annoyed, confused, or worried? If so, it’s no surprise. This is a stressful and challenging time […]
The Effects of Social Isolation on Mental Health
Reading Time: 4 minutes Practicing physical distancing means that teens aren’t able to interact in real life with friends and peers. Their normal routines of school, sports, and/or extracurricular activities have been disrupted, and—like […]
Your Mind and Its Effect on the Immune System
Reading Time: 3 minutes During times of immense stress and anxiety like we’re experiencing now, it’s hard to find the motivation for self-care. We might feel the urge to curl up in a ball […]
Teen Brands Launch Mental Health Awareness Campaigns
Reading Time: 3 minutes It’s not just nonprofit organizations that are launching mental health awareness campaigns these days. Big companies are getting in on the act, too. Brands that are popular with teens, like […]
