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Mental Health & Wellness — Teen

Girls & Mental Health

In today’s Voices of Compassion episode, we talk with Dr. Katie Reeves, health researcher and Nurse Practitioner who specializes in the care of anxious, suicidal, and self-harming teens and their families. Listen now to learn more about what you can Read more >>

What’s Behind the Crisis in Teen Mental Health?

In this podcast from the American Psychological Association, Kathleen Ethier, PhD, director of the CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health, discusses what’s behind this crisis in teen mental health, why girls seem to be suffering more than boys, and Read more >>

How to Show Up for Teens When Big Emotions Arise

Being a teenager is hard. Every day holds the possibility of emotional highs and lows, and parents don’t always know how to be supportive. Clinical psychologist Lisa Damour says instead of jumping into problem-solving mode, parents can learn to ride Read more >>

Anxiety, Stress, and Vaping

Stress and anxiety can trigger vape cravings, and make it harder for you to quit for good. You may be tempted to reach for your vape when you have these feelings, but vaping is not an effective way to cope. Read more >>

The ‘Silent Epidemic’ of Eating Disorders

Researchers who study eating disorders sometimes call them the silent epidemic. Despite the stereotype that these disorders afflict only young white women, the truth is that they occur among people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, races, shapes, and sizes. Read more >>

How Social Media Affects Teens’ Mental Health

In this podcast from the American Psychological Association, Jacqueline Nesi, PhD, of Brown University, talks about the research on social media and teens’ mental health, whether it’s possible to be addicted to social media, what teens themselves think about social Read more >>