A new study explored whether undercommunicating negative emotions after stressful life events impacted teen’s mental health.
Tag: teens & mental health
HBO’s "Euphoria" Tackles Teen Addiction, Depression
Early reviews of the show’s series premiere praise it for speaking directly to Generation Z and for its “unflinching” examination of addiction and mental illness.
Teen Suicide Rates Are Increasing As Mental Health Resources Stagnate
Nearly 80% of the country is experiencing a “severe shortage” of child and adolescent psychiatrists.
How Parents Can Support Teens’ Mental Health
Parents play a key role in connecting teens with mental health treatment and helping them learn to live with their diagnosis. The parents of teenagers used to fret about whether their kids were sleeping too much or “just saying no” to drugs, but today’s parents are more in tune with the mental health needs of… Continue reading How Parents Can Support Teens’ Mental Health
New Jersey May Require Depression Screenings For Students
A new bill aims to address undiagnosed and untreated mental health issues in school-aged children. Some New Jersey lawmakers are taking a stand against undiagnosed depression in youth by drafting a bill that would require annual screenings. According to New Jersey 101.5, if the bill were to pass, students in New Jersey would have to… Continue reading New Jersey May Require Depression Screenings For Students
Mental Health Education Now Required In New York Schools
New York is the first state to require mental health education in all grades. This fall, New York schools became the first in the U.S. to teach mandatory mental health education to students of all ages. “All schools” across New York state are now required to teach mental health literacy in health class in elementary… Continue reading Mental Health Education Now Required In New York Schools
Treating Teens’ Depression Can Benefit Parents Too
A new study explores how a family member receiving mental health treatment impacts their loved ones. Depression touches not only the individual—often, it affects the community around them, too. For teens, parents are often a significant part of this “community,” and can experience depression second-hand. But when a teen receives treatment, the benefits will ripple… Continue reading Treating Teens’ Depression Can Benefit Parents Too
Hay Fever's Link To Mental Health Issues Examined
Researchers examined the link between hay fever and depression in adolescents for a study. For many people, itchy eyes, sneezing and a scratchy throat are a right of passage every spring as the flowers bloom and the pollen begins to blow. However, although it might be common, one report found that hay fever is linked… Continue reading Hay Fever's Link To Mental Health Issues Examined