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Apr 23, 2022 · The decline in mental health among teenagers was intensified by the Covid pandemic but predated it, spanning racial and ethnic groups, urban and rural areas and the socioeconomic divide.
- How Mental Health Issues Impact Teens
- How You Can Help
- Start Now: Normalize Conversations About Mental Health
A CDC studypublished in 2021 found that more than 4 out of 10 teenagers feel “persistently sad or hopeless.” While anyone can experience mental health issues, some teens are at higher risk than others. Demographics like race, sexual orientation, gender identity and family income level can all play a role. 1. Black teens: A report from the Congress...
Parents and other caring adults have an important role to play in helping teens through mental health challenges. “Children can and do survive terrible things,” Dr. Benore reassures. “As adults, we can create a path to reduce the suffering they’re experiencing.” He shares some ways you can try to prevent mental health issues in your kids and how to...
It’s never too early to make conversations about mental health a regular part of your family’s interactions — which makes it a little easier to communicate when your kids are struggling. “Have regular check-ins or huddles to talk about ups and downs, the good as well as the bad,” Dr. Benore encourages. “When those discussions are ongoing and habitu...
Mar 8, 2022 · Alarming rates of anxiety and depression are affecting children and teens across the US. While calls are made to expand much-needed programs and access to services, there are actions parents can take today to support their children's mental health.
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Feb 26, 2024 · Why is mental health in teens so fragile? Are there known risks we can identify early to protect against them? Who is at the highest risk, and why? What skills can we build in teenagers to protect their mental health as they grow up?
Apr 25, 2023 · A striking decline in teen mental health has coincided with the rise of smartphones and social media. Is social media causing the mental health challenges? Finally, research can answer...
- Michaeleen Doucleff
Apr 23, 2022 · How to Help Teens Struggling With Mental Health. Answers to common questions about identifying and compassionately addressing issues of anxiety and depression in adolescents. Annie Flanagan...
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Jan 1, 2023 · Research is focused on child and teen mental health, exploring why they are struggling and what can be done to help them
