Explore the latest news, research, and experiences in the evolving field of mental health.
Learning how to experience fear rather than avoiding it can be an important part of a child’s process of developing confidence and resilience, writes Newport’s Meredith Hettler, LMFT.
There’s a lot to worry about at any age, but maybe especially for teens. Teenagers are still figuring out their identity and self-image. Nearly every aspect of their life is undecided, and having so many options can feel stressful. The state of the world, with the impact of AI, environmental issues, and political challenges, is…
Anxiety disorders in teen boys can be difficult to spot. Learn the signs and how treatment can help teens learn effective coping mechanisms.
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.
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…
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.
Researchers theorized that school cellphone bans would lead to improvements in both mental health and academic performance. But the findings were more nuanced than they expected.
Teenagers are known for pushing boundaries, but destructive behaviors can lead to serious mental health issues, legal trouble, and more. Learn what you can do as a parent.
When your teen is feeling down, shutting you out, or showing little interest in activities they once enjoyed, it can feel like a challenge to get them to open up. You may want to fix the problem or hope that they’ll “snap out of it,” but the best approach is to slow down, make observations,…
Most people end up pulling an all-nighter at some point. Sometimes it’s for a big exam, a school or work deadline, a party, a travel emergency, a caregiving crisis, or a night shift that runs long. You probably already know skipping sleep is not idea, but it can be inevitable. Sometimes life just piles up.…
The teenage years are a difficult road to navigate for parents and caregivers. And this stage is even more complicated when a teenager is experiencing mental health issues. For parents, it can be hard to identify exactly what a teen with OCD or another mental health condition is going through, and how to help them.
It’s important to recognize typical teen mood swings and a shift in behavior that could signal a mental health issue.
