Teen Mental Health

This post was updated slightly in November of 2023. The impact of COVID-19 has been widespread and can be felt across the globe. After over three years of uncertainty, everyone has felt the effects of this global pandemic, particularly when it comes to mental health. This has been especially true for teens as research from […]

“No one wants to hang out with me.” “I’m not cool and I’m not smart.” “Do my friends actually like me?” These kinds of negative thoughts and feelings associated with anxiety and depression are becoming more and more common among today’s teens, according to a study from the Pew Research Center. School, fears about the […]

Can watching TV be a positive influence on teens’ mental health? A recent report by UCLA’s Center for Scholars and Storytellers (CSS) says, surprisingly, yes. These findings are especially timely given that the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a surge in mental health challenges among teens, including anxiety and depression. The Center recently conducted several […]

Today, little everyday life stressors can seem amplified against the backdrop of the raging pandemic, a divided country, social upheaval, and economic uncertainties. While it’s been difficult for adults, our teens have also had their fair share of struggles, losses, and missed events – like sleepovers, sports and other extracurricular activities, and even graduations. In […]

Risky behavior is not unusual for teenagers. But you may sometimes wonder, why is this the case? There are several reasons and, more importantly, there are several things you can do to make sure your teen safely grows through this important and challenging developmental period. Here’s why teens are far more likely to succumb to […]

Teenagers are the loneliest generation, according to a recent survey sponsored by insurance and health services company Cigna. The evaluation of loneliness was measured by a score of 43 or higher on the UCLA Loneliness Scale, a 20-item questionnaire developed to assess subjective feelings of loneliness, as well as social isolation. Teens and young adults […]