Explore information on various mental health topics, coping strategies, and the latest in therapeutic approaches. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or teen, our articles are designed to provide valuable guidance and foster a deeper understanding of teen mental health.
Supporting a Child Through Divorce On your wedding day, you likely never foresaw things turning out like this. But you’re not alone. Divorce is a reality for many families. In actual fact, the numbers are continually on the increase, with global rates more than doubling over the past 60 years.1
Protecting Your Family’s Mental Health Family is everything. They’re not just the people we love—they’re the people we turn to in moments of distress. They’re our main form of support on difficult days. And they’re often the first to notice when something’s amiss. Effectively, our family carries us through life’s
5 Early Signs of Mental Health Issues in Teens Life is tough when you’re a teen. Teens crave independence while needing the comfort of having supporting and loving people around them. They also have massive physical and psychological changes—a combo that makes them uniquely vulnerable to mental health issues. Around
Parenting an Anxious Child Parenting an anxious child can be difficult, especially if you’re on the anxious side yourself. It’s normal to feel unsure of how to handle your child’s anxiety, or a little lost about how to best support them. But know that you’re not alone. Anxiety is becoming
Imagine waking up on a busy high school morning. The alarm blares, you scramble to get dressed, and your mind races through a mental checklist: homework, sports practice, and that social event you’re both excited and anxious about. It’s a whirlwind of activity that leaves many teens feeling overwhelmed. Stress
The teenage years are always tough, but today’s teens face a mental health crisis that’s unlike anything we’ve seen before. In fact, 40% of students in 2023 experienced persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, a staggering statistic that highlights just how serious things have become. From academic pressures to social
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