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 […]
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FORBES: How To Deliver Extraordinary Customer Experience Even When People Don’t Want Your Help
The higher customers’ expectations, the harder it is to satisfy them. But it’s hardest to satisfy customers that don’t want to engage with you at all. In that case, embrace […]
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 […]
How a Sense of Purpose Builds Resilience in Teens
We all need tools for navigating hard times and difficult emotions. Hence, we need ways to build resilience against stress and depression. And building resilience in teens is especially important, […]
How Highly Sensitive People Navigate the World
By Jona Genova, Reiki Master and Meditation Teacher at Newport Academy Highly sensitive people are often called empaths. What does it mean to be an empath? In elementary school, we […]
Relaxation Skills for Teens
Today’s teens suffer more from anxiety and stress than any American generation before them. Therefore, relaxation skills for teens are essential. Relaxation techniques provide beneficial ways of dealing with stress. […]
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. […]
How Technology and Sleep Deprivation Affect Teens
When teens get into bed at night, they don’t turn off their cell phones. In fact, they often stay up late scrolling through their social media feeds. As a result, […]
Why Equine Assisted Therapy Works
Equine Assisted Therapy is a powerful, evidence-based experiential modality. The horse-human connection has a wide range of benefits for teen mental health. Through equine therapy activities, teens gain confidence, build […]
Warning Signs of Teen Self-Injury
Self-Injury refers to injuring yourself on purpose. Also known as self-harm, self-injury is a symptom of extreme emotional distress. Unfortunately, this act is becoming increasingly common in teens. A recent […]
How Teens Benefit from Positive Visualization
Mental imagery and visualization are powerful tools for enhancing teen mental health. When teenagers practice positive visualization, they learn how to regulate their emotions and relieve stress. In addition, they […]
