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, […]
Mental Health
Explore the latest news, research, and experiences in the evolving field of mental health.
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 […]
Rethinking Teen Mental Health
An innovative adolescent mental health conference 2018 – 2019 is setting the stage for sustainable healing. Our young people need a new approach to mental health treatment. Since 2003, the […]
A Guide to Teen Mental Disorders
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 […]
The Facts About Teen Brain Development
The teen brain is under construction. Even when physical growth appears complete, teen brain development isn’t finished. In fact, the adolescent brain doesn’t fully mature until a young person reaches […]
Can Teens Get Addicted to Fortnite?
Can teens get addicted to Fortnite? Fortnite is an online video game, released in 2017 by Epic Games, that has multiple playing modes. The most popular mode is the Fortnite […]
Anxiety in School: How Parents Can Help
Most teens get a little anxious about starting school. A certain amount of school-related anxiety is normal for adolescents. But when nervousness crosses over into full-fledged anxiety in school, teens […]
Acute Stress Disorder in Teens
Acute stress disorder is a response to a traumatic event. Teens who experience a school shooting, natural disaster, death, car accident or other traumatic event are at risk for acute […]
Study Shows Treating Depression in Teens Boosts Parent Mental Health
New research shows that treating depression in teens improves their parents’ mental health, too. Therefore, treatment for teen depression has a beneficial effect on the entire family. These findings support […]
