The physical, emotional, and cognitive development during adolescence is usually the most significant any of us will experience. While some teens and adolescents may live through these years with little or slight impact, many others experience substantial mental health challenges and substance abuse disorders. Early identification can allow for timely

The benefits of reading for people of all ages are numerous. Reading increases our understanding of the world around us, builds our vocabulary, and can be a form of entertainment that does not have to involve an electronic screen (though, of course, these days, it often does). Reading has been

The relationship between social media and mental health for teens can be complex, and how social media affects mental health in teens is often discussed. Well-known social psychologist Jonathan Haidt was quoted as saying “Gen Z became the first generation in history to go through puberty with a portal in

In 2021, the U.S. Surgeon General put out an advisory on an urgent public health issue–youth mental health.  The data from 2019 showed that one in three high school students had reported “persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness,” a 40% increase from just 10 years before. In 2022, among adolescents