Teen Mental Health

What Are The Obvious – and Not So Obvious – Signs of Depression in Teens?

a teen sits on a couch with their head in their hand and looks sad and shows signs of depression for a teenager

Content note: this article discusses depression and suicidal ideation and behaviors. If you or someone you love is feeling suicidal, you can reach out to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply calling 988 in the United States. Depression

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Mental Illness Not Uncommon for Young Adults But Can Lead to Substance Abuse

woman suffering from mental illness in young adults

Few people make it through the teen years wound-free. During this time, teens are taking their first individual steps socially, romantically, and even intellectually. This can be nerve-wracking for even the healthiest teen. The fears and vulnerabilities of adolescence make

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Social Media, Teens, and Substance Abuse: What are the Connections?

a teen girl uses her phone research to connections between social media teens and substance abuse

The connections between social media, teens, and substance abuse are often quite tight. Parents may not even realize that their children are taking lessons from social media stars. Even worse, they may be getting pressure from friends on social media

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