Author: Nick

January 31, 2025

Common Mental Health Disorders in Adolescence

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

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January 6, 2025

Mental Health Books For Teens

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

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December 14, 2024

Group Activities For Adolescent Mental Health

Physical, emotional, and mental growth happens faster during adolescence than any other stage of life, and staying connected to your teen’s mental health is very important at this age. In fact, a CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

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November 27, 2024

How Social Media Affects Mental Health in Teens

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

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November 14, 2024

What is Acute Mental Health Treatment for Teens?

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

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