5 Teenage Mental Health Activists Making a Difference
In recognition of World Teen Mental Wellness Day, here are five young mental health activists making a difference in the past few years.
In recognition of World Teen Mental Wellness Day, here are five young mental health activists making a difference in the past few years.
After an act of violence or devastation, it’s vital to address what’s happened with the children in our lives and provide resources for mental health.
Our understanding of bipolar disorder has increased in recent years as has the availability of effective treatment options.
As a provider of mental health services in schools, Effective School Solutions’ clinicians see firsthand the challenges students face on a daily basis (listen to our recent podcast to learn more).
At a juncture in almost every student’s life, typically during the middle school years, the topic of “mentorship” will come to the forefront.
Most experts agree that the underlying causes of this increased suicidality aren’t well understood, and there are likely a number of factors affecting different populations and individuals.
Many students who had spent their early years in COVID-related isolation were showing delays in reaching developmental milestones, and particularly in their ability to effectively self-regulate and socialize to classroom-based learning.
Self-harm, also known as Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI), is a serious public health concern for teens and young adults.