Reading Time: 7 minutes September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and this year it’s more important than ever before for parents, healthcare providers, teachers, and teenagers themselves to understand the key elements of […]
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What Is Sadfishing, and Why Are Teens Doing It?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Sadfishing—you’ve probably seen it on your social media feeds, even if you didn’t know the name for it. A teary-eyed selfie, or few cryptic lines about how bad the person […]
Why Teens Need Rules: How Parents Can Support Both Independence and Structure
Reading Time: 4 minutes The adolescent years can be difficult for both parents and children, as teens fight to develop more independence, while parents struggle to set appropriate teen boundaries. As much as teens […]
How to Talk to Boys About Teen Mental Health
Reading Time: 4 minutes Getting information out of a teen boy can be difficult, if not impossible. The stereotypes of teen boy communication at this age—monosyllabic answers to every question, a complete lack of […]
How COVID-19 Eating Habits Are Affecting Teen Mental Health
Reading Time: 3 minutes While the pandemic has led to a significant increase in anxiety and depression that is directly related to grief, loss, and isolation, poor diet is also responsible for teens’ declining […]
How to Recognize Smiling Depression in Teens
Reading Time: 5 minutes Smiling depression is what’s known as an oxymoron—two words that don’t seem to make sense together. Unfortunately, smiling depression is real. It’s a form of depression in which a person […]
How to Deal with Your Teenage Son: Tips for Parents
Reading Time: 5 minutes Wondering how to deal with your teenage son? Raising teenage sons isn’t always easy. Parenting teenagers requires patience and empathy, as well as self-compassion. And teenage boy behavior can be […]
How to Help Teens Process Disturbing Events Like the Capitol Riots
Reading Time: 4 minutes In a time that is already filled with uncertainty, a violent national event like the Capitol riots can shake young people’s sense of safety and stability. Teens may be left […]
Male Substance Abuse: How to Tell If Your Teenage Son Is Abusing Drugs
Reading Time: 5 minutes When teen boys are depressed, they don’t usually talk about it. Instead, they often turn to drugs and alcohol to numb the pain. That’s why male substance abuse is increasing […]
Genetic Factors in Teen Mental Health
Reading Time: 3 minutes Are mental disorders genetic? How much do genetics factor into the likelihood of a teen developing a mental health disorder? Research makes it clear that teens who have a parent […]
How to Involve Teens in Family Activities
Reading Time: 3 minutes Trying to draw teens into family activities during the holidays—or at any time of year—can be challenging. Whether it’s due to anxiety and stress, frustration, or feeling misunderstood, teens don’t […]
5 Takeaways from the Latest Research on Social Isolation Among Teens
Reading Time: 5 minutes It’s now been nine months since COVID-related social distancing guidelines went into effect in the United States. In some countries, restrictions have been in place even longer. As the crisis […]
