“Failure to launch” is a term used to describe the phenomenon of young adults, typically in their 20s and 30s, who struggle to transition into independent adult life. They often have clinical issues such as anxiety, depression, OCD, autism, or ADHD. As a result, these individuals may have difficulty finding and maintaining employment, forming healthy relationships, or living independently. Read more ›
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ADHD and Anxiety: Symptoms, Connections & Coping Mechanisms
ADHD and anxiety are closely connected. Anxiety disorder is ADHD’s most common comorbidity — in no small part because the ADHD experience makes for a life characterized by stress and worry. Read more ›
How Kids Can Benefit From Mindfulness Training
Many of us 
are looking for new ways to manage stress. Although mindfulness and meditation are not new – there is evidence suggesting that humans have been practicing meditation for more than 5,000 years – many are turning to these techniques to improve overall well-being. Read more ›
LGBT+ Teens in US, Rejected by Families, Struggling in Foster Care
LGBT+ teens in the United States are three times more likely than heterosexual teens to live in foster care, often after being rejected by their families over their sexuality, according to new research. Read more ›
Crisis Text Line [web resource]
Crisis Text Line is a free 24/7 text line staffed by dedicated, trained volunteers. It is available to help anyone with any type of crisis. Read more ›
Succeeding in College with ADHD [video]
Heading off to college and wondering how you’ll cope with your ADHD symptoms? First, know that you are not alone. Plenty of people who have ADHD or its symptoms have succeeded in college. That includes learning how to deal with issues of time management, emotional and social well-being, focusing in class, doing homework, and taking tests. Read more ›
Six Tips for Explaining War to Children
In an ever-changing world, parents and educators are too often faced with explaining complex and challenging events to children. And perhaps nothing is more difficult to explain than violence, particularly war and armed conflict. Read more ›
Is My Child Depressed or Just Moody? [presentation] [video]
One minute your teen is laughing and happy and the next they are slamming their bedroom door and seem to be mad at the world. How do you know when your teen is just moody or depressed or even anxious? Attend this parent ed session to learn more about what to look for and how to respond to your teen. Read more ›
Guidebook: Bullying Prevention [downloadable]
YouthTruth has analyzed feedback gathered over three academic years from more than 160,000 students across 27 states about their experiences with bullying. Read more ›
What to Do If Your Teen Refuses to Go to Counseling
Some teens are happy to go to therapy. They enjoy talking to an objective adult who can assist with some of their problems. But not all teens are on board with therapy, and convincing a reluctant teen to go to counseling can feel like an uphill battle. Read more ›
