How parents can play a key role in the prevention and treatment of teen mental health problems

More than 44% of teens reported persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness in the first half of 2021, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The early 2022 ... Read More

Exercise eases mental health struggles in children and teens

Exercise improves the mental health outcomes for children and teens, with adolescents benefitting most from structured exercise programs. Read More

Move to improve: Exercise found to ease depression and anxiety in kids

With more than three-quarters of children and teens experiencing depression or anxiety, parents are desperate for effective solutions. Now, new research from the University of South Australia shows ... Read More

Exercise programs linked to reduced depression in children, teens

In 2021, nearly one in four young adults said they had recently sought and received mental health treatment, according to a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read More

Maybe the teen mental health crisis is actually a sleep crisis

With all the discussion around the adolescent mental health crisis, a prime suspect has gone relatively unnoticed: sleep. Read More

Mental Health Awareness Month: Elevating teen voices and the parents who listen

Teen mental health has been in the national attention as more emotionally aware parents take a thoughtful approach to support. Though teens may be young, their emotional struggles–if ignored ... Read More

Can Digital Therapy Improve Mental Health Among Teens? - Medscape

This single-blind randomised clinical trial conducted between 2022 and 2023 in Swedish primary care included 30 adolescents aged 12-17 years (93% girls) with mental health problems and their parents. Read More

What parents should know about teen screen time and mental health - MyCentralJersey.com

Excessive screen time, particularly on social media, is linked to increased mental health challenges in teens. Teens with high screen time are more likely to experience anxiety, depression, and ... Read More

Screening and treating maternal psychological health key to improving cardiovascular health - ScienceDaily

Identifying and treating risk factors for depression, anxiety and other psychological health conditions during pregnancy and postpartum may improve short- and long-term health outcomes for both ... Read More

The hidden mental health crisis destroying Black teens - Rolling Out

The shortage of African American mental health professionals means that many teens who do seek help are treated by providers who may not understand their cultural context, leading to misdiagnosis ... Read More

Residential mental health treatment is too hard to access | Mental Health Perspectives - The Seattle Times

Counselors at my school and youth program recommended I give mental health residential treatment a try. I didn’t expect the barriers I would face and how long it would take to access treatment. Read More