Dopamine Decor and Dressing: A Winter Mood Boost for Mental Health
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Learn how dopamine styling uses clothing and decor as tools to spark energy and support mental health during the coldest months of the year.
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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A Look at Youth Mental Health in 2026: Acute Need That Requires Tailored Support
Category: Industry ArticlesA young woman sits in a college counseling center, unable to attend classes for three consecutive weeks. A teenager spends nights pacing his room, overwhelmed by thoughts he can’t control. A 22-year-old arrives in the emergency room after experiencing intense suicidal thoughts. These aren’t isolated incidents—they represent the troubling state of youth and young adult…
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Is It Ever Okay to Use AI as a Therapist?
Category: Industry Articles“AI is my therapist.” For some young people, that’s not a joke. Adolescents and young adults are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to discuss their emotions, stress, and mental health concerns. But when does AI help, and when does it have the potential to cause significant harm? In this article, psychiatrist Chad Puffer, DO, Medical…
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Why Health Anxiety and Health OCD Get Worse in Winter, and 5 Ways to Cope
Category: Industry ArticlesNow that we’re deep into winter, people in colder climates are experiencing an increase in colds, flu, COVID, and other respiratory infections. And for some, winter illnesses can make pre-existing mental health conditions worse, particularly health anxiety and health-related obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Understanding these conditions and how they’re impacted by seasonal illness can help individuals…
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10 Things to Leave Behind in 2025, and 5 Things to Build On in 2026
Category: Industry ArticlesCheck out our recommendations for what to put in the rearview and what to nourish going forward. We’ve created a list for young people and one for professionals.
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How Rage Bait Impacts Mental Health
Category: Industry Articles“Rage bait” is the 2025 Oxford Word of the Year. Find out why people rage bait, and get tips for defusing intense reactions.
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How to Recognize and Navigate Trauma Triggers During the Holidays
Category: Industry ArticlesFor those who have experienced trauma and loss, the holiday season can bring up painful memories and reactivate symptoms. Get strategies that can help.
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Category: Industry ArticlesGet personalized tips and strategies for seasonal stressors like complicated family dynamics, gift-giving anxiety, and much more.
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Why We’re So Drawn to Scary Content
Category: Industry ArticlesWhy do we chase down the threats we’d never want to encounter in real life? Learn how fear can benefit us, as long as there’s a safety net.
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10 Things Our Alumni Want Adults to Know About Mental Health
Category: Industry ArticlesConversations about youth mental health are essential, and they are making a tremendous difference in reducing stigma around mental health conditions and treatment. And the voices of young people need to be part of the conversation—in particular, the voices of those who have faced challenges and traveled the path of healing. We asked our Newport…
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The Dangers of AI Chatbots for Teen Mental Health
Category: Industry ArticlesA wave of tragic incidents has shown that ChatGPT and other AI bots can reinforce dangerous ideas and threaten users’ mental health. Find out how teens are using chatbots, and how to keep them safe.
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The Hidden Struggles of OCD: Abbey’s Story of Hope and Healing
Category: Industry ArticlesNewport Institute alum Abbey M. shares her story of regaining her life through treatment and recovering from OCD.
