Tag: teen mental health

Reflections on the Silicon Valley Teen Suicides-by-Train: Fifteen Years Later

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A psychiatrist and mom reflects on teen suicide clusters in Palo Alto and discusses alternative ways to address adolescent mental health.

Manic and Mistreated

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I was shaking and crying as I told a stranger everything about my life, and they looked at me like I was a criminal. Like I was crazy. I started to think maybe I was.

May Cause Side Effectsā€“Radical Acceptance and Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal: An Interview...

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Brooke Siem discusses her experiences of being medicated with antidepressants as a teenager, her withdrawal from a cocktail of psychiatric drugs and her debut memoir, May Cause Side Effects.

The Mental Health Crisis of Todayā€™s Youthā€”The Hidden Culprit Every Parent...

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A therapist argues that achievement culture hurts youth mental health, and parents should focus on their children's inner wisdom.

Teen Arts Exhibition: Beyond Labels And Meds: What It Feels Like...

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28 teen artists share the power of their creativity in this collection of profoundly moving, courageous, and beautiful artwork.

Exercise for Youth Mental Health in the Lockdown: Interview with Psychologist...

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School Psychologist Scott Greenspan discusses how to promote exercise and mental wellbeing for adolescents stuck indoors during the pandemic.

Teen Mental Health Crisis Magnified by Demise of Creative Subjects

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From The Conversation: "To thrive emotionally, young people need their own time and space, that is not explicitly directed at particular outcomes. This should...

Screen Time Linked to Increased Depressive Symptoms Among Teens

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New study examines how increased screen time and social media may be contributing to depressive symptoms and suicide risk in teens