How to Do a Color Walk: A Mindful Way to Connect with Fall
Choose a color, go for a walk, and play real-life “I spy” with the world around you. You’ll start to notice small details you might not have before. Here’s how to start.
Industry Articles
Research and insights from our team of expert thought leaders in the teen and young adult mental health industry.
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Understanding Existential OCD: What It Is and How to Treat It
What if the question you’re obsessing about has no answer, and never will? Newport OCD expert Meredith Hettler, LMFT, explains what existential OCD looks like and how to treat it.
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How GLP-1 Medications Affect Teen and Young Adult Mental Health: A Complete Guide
Explore recent studies on how GLP-1s impact depression, anxiety, general mood, and other mental health indicators—including how these weight-loss medications affect eating disorder risk.
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Why Friendship Breakups Hurt So Much and How to Cope
Category: Industry ArticlesBecause friendships are so important during the formative years of adolescence and young adulthood, losing a friendship can undermine a young person’s self-esteem and sense of belonging, and even cause physical pain.
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How to Parent Young Adults When They’re Living at Home
With more young adults living at home than ever, it’s important that parents recognize healthy versus unhealthy adult child behavior. Learn how to set boundaries, resolve conflict, and encourage independence.
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Partnering for 10 Years to Support Suicide Prevention
During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in September, Newport is partnering with To Write Love On Her Arms to help prevent teen and young adult suicide.
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Understanding Anxiety in Teen Boys
Anxiety disorders in teen boys can be difficult to spot. Learn the signs and how treatment can help teens learn effective coping mechanisms.
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How to Build a Depression Kit
A depression kit is a personalized collection of items and resources that can reinforce positive coping skills. Learn what can go into a depression kit and how it’s used.
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What Psychosis Feels Like: Early Signs, Lived Experience, and How to Get Help
Psychosis is a group of symptoms that changes how a person perceives reality. For the person experiencing it, psychotic symptoms can feel confusing, threatening, dreamlike, or intensely meaningful. Psychosis can be frightening, but it is treatable—and early care can make a meaningful difference. Understanding what teens or young adults may experience from the inside can…
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5 Ways to Help People Feel Seen and Supported When They Are Struggling
Connection is key for suicide prevention. The simplest acts of kindness like checking on a neighbor or texting a friend who’s been distant can change someone’s day or outlook.
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How to Talk to Men About Mental Health
Many men suffer in silence, unwilling or afraid to share their mental health struggles. Learn ways to approach the conversation with a loved one.
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What Does a Day in Residential Treatment Look Like?
Category: Industry ArticlesDiscover what a typical day looks like at Newport’s residential treatment programs for teens and young adults.
