Lonely but Not Alone: Teen Mental Health Disorders by the Numbers
In recent years, there has been a surge in concern around mental health, especially in teens. A growing awareness and understanding of mental health issues overall has helped boost the recognition of challenges. The more that is learned about mental health conditions,...
How Can Teachers and Coaches Help the Teenage Mental Health Crisis?
The teenage years are a time of transitions. These transitions can be exciting, filled with anticipation and even some apprehension. Teens are experiencing growth as they develop from children into budding young adults. While a lot of these changes are visible, there...
How to Support a Teen in a Mental Health Crisis
Mental health symptoms don’t always stay at a constant level; they often fluctuate, intensifying in waves. If you have a teen with a mental health disorder, it is important to be aware of how their condition can shift over time. As your teen’s mental health changes,...
Support Groups for Teens: What They Are and How They Benefit Mental Health
Is your teen currently grappling with a mental health disorder? As a parent or caregiver, you likely want to see your teen thriving, especially when it comes to mental health. The good news is that there are plenty of steps you can take to help your child. Adolescence...
Signs of Trauma in Teens: A Guide for Parents and Teachers
Think a teen in your care might be processing some form of trauma? Trauma-related disorders that can affect teens include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and dissociative disorders. As a parent or teacher, ensuring the well-being of each teen you care for is a...
Can Playing Team Sports Improve Teens’ Mental Health?
In today’s fast-paced world, teenagers are grappling with unprecedented mental health challenges. Studies have revealed a troubling trend that’s resulting in a mental health crisis for teens. Approximately 1 in 7 adolescents aged 10 to 19 experience a mental health...
9 Ways That Teens Can Benefit From Mental Health Services
Being a teenager is a very exciting time. It can also be a very confusing time, especially with mental health. Mental health challenges are incredibly common in teens. Studies show that around 50% of teens experience a mental health disorder at some point in their...
How Can You Help a Teenager With Both Anxiety and Depression?
When you think of anxiety and depression in teens, you may have a stereotypical image of constant worrying, tear-stained pillows and withdrawn behavior. However, reality can be much more complicated. Teens struggling with these mental health conditions can look like...
8 Ways Therapy Can Help Teens Beat Seasonal Depression
Seasonal depression, also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), can affect teens in profound ways, causing them to experience persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness, and impacting their energy levels and daily activities. SAD can manifest in different...