Perfectionism Is a Mental Health Issue
More people than ever say they’re feeling pressured to look and be the best. It’s taking a toll. Read more ›
Resources Tagged With: teen mental health
Teen Health Services and One-On-One Time with A Healthcare Provider
The teen years are an important time of growth and development. Teens need regular medical care to ensure they receive recommended health services that help keep them safe and healthy. Having a healthcare provider (e.g., a doctor or nurse practitioner) they trust and can talk to is important, particularly when it comes to topics such as mental and sexual health, substance use, and safety from bullying. Read more ›
Talking to Teens: Suicide Prevention
Suicide is a difficult topic, but it’s too important to ignore. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people ages 15 to 24. Despite a common belief that only teens and adults die by suicide, younger children can also be at risk. Read more ›
Why Colleges Are Looking Online for Mental Health Care
More college students are seeking mental health counseling, stressing institutions’ already-strapped services.
Visits to campus counseling centers climbed 30% to 40% between the fall of 2009 and the spring of 2015, according to the Center for Collegiate Mental Health. Enrollment, meanwhile, grew just 5% during that time. 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 ›
Parent Resources About Effective Mental Health Care for Children [web resource] [video]
Are you worried about your child’s behavior or feelings? Would you like to know the treatment options for your child? The Society of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology (SCCAP) website has videos of interviews with experts who discuss issues that are particularly important to parents/caregivers. 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 ›
With Suicide Rates on the Rise, Schools Need Better Data to Keep Students Healthy and Safe [downloadbable]
The number of students struggling with anxiety, suicidal ideation, and mental health issues is on the rise. A report released on December 2, 2019, by YouthTruth underscores that programs and services, as well as strong relationships with adults in school, matter to students’ emotional and mental health, and especially to vulnerable populations. Read more ›
As Stigma Ebbs, College Students Seek Mental Health Help
More college students are turning to their schools for help with anxiety, depression and other mental health problems, and many must wait weeks for treatment or find help elsewhere as campus clinics struggle to meet demand, an Associated Press review of more than three dozen public universities found. Read more ›
As Teen Stress Increases, Teachers Look for Answers
When nonteachers ask me with genuine curiosity, “What’s new with teens?” I usually tell them that every school year, it seems like more of them end up in the hospital. Read more ›
