Mindfulness for Teens: A Guide to Nurturing Resilience In today’s fast-paced world, teens face unique challenges that can impact their mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Meditation and mindfulness have emerged as powerful tools to support adolescent development, offering benefits that can last a lifetime. Here’s what teens and their families should know about the practices […]
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What to Know About Mental Health Awareness Month and Teen Wellness May is Mental Health Awareness Month (also known as Mental Health Month), and it’s a key time to shed light on mental health issues for people of all demographics. Established to encourage open conversations about mental health, this month offers a pivotal opportunity to […]
Navigating the Digital Maze: The Impact of Social Media on Adolescent Mental Health In an era where digital footprints precede physical ones, today’s adolescents find themselves entangled in complex interactions in the dizzying world of social media. While these platforms promise a world of connectivity and discovery, they also harbor a more insidious side. Here’s […]
The Importance of Good Stress Management for Teens April marks National Stress Awareness Month, an observance that shines a light on the pervasive problem of stress in our lives — and there’s no denying that Americans are more stressed than ever. Recognized since 1992, this observance encourages us to increase public awareness about both the […]
Empowering Youth: Understanding the Impact of Alcohol and Drug Use in Teens March 30 through April 5 is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW). This is an annual health observance dedicated to debunking myths and providing facts about drug and alcohol use, especially among adolescents. As pre-teens and teens navigate a crucial stage of […]
Unseen Wounds: Addressing Self-Harm Among Teens March is Self-Harm Awareness Month, a time dedicated to understanding and addressing the often misunderstood issue of self-harm. This phenomenon occurs predominantly among pre-teens and teens. Self-harm, also known as self-injury, is the act of deliberately harming one’s own body as a way to cope with emotional pain, anger, […]
Addressing Teen Dating and Unhealthy Relationships on Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day, typically associated with love and happiness, can be a challenging time for many, especially teenagers in various kinds of unhealthy relationships. This holiday, on which romance is king, can exacerbate chronic and serious problems among young couples. Here’s what parents and teens should know […]
Navigating Teen Relationship Status and Mental Health on Valentine’s Day As Valentine’s Day approaches, its presence is felt everywhere: in decorations, stores, ads, and throughout social media. This holiday, typically observed as a celebration of romantic ideals, can be a challenge for any seasoned adult. For young adolescents, who are just beginning to explore the […]
The Value of Peer Support for Teen Mental Health Each January, millions of people resolve to make constructive changes in their lives. Most of these have to do with personal success and self-improvement. But what if we all resolved to help each other a bit more instead? What if we did this in targeted ways, […]
Why Self-Care Is Imperative for Teens (and Ways to Approach It) Now more than ever, the importance of self-care is touted for adults of all kinds, including parents, teachers, essential workers, and anyone at risk of burnout. Yet it’s particularly crucial for pre-teens and teenagers, who are navigating unique challenges that can impact their lives […]