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As students enjoy the final weeks of Summer Break, it is the perfect time to read for pleasure. Increasing numbers of Young Adult books address mental health issues. Some recent favorites include the following eight titles. Essential Maps for the Lost by Deb Caletti explores …

In 2016, an estimated 3.1 million American youth aged 12 to 17 had at least one major depressive episode; and in 2014, the National Survey on Drug Use and Health reported that approximately 1.3 million teenagers suffered from a substance abuse disorder. As a result, …

Wellbeing is defined as the ability to adapt to change, deal with the normal stresses of life and respond to trauma, work productively and contribute to your community. Best known for its public opinion polls, Gallup has studied Americans’ wellbeing since the mid-20th Century. Its …

If you someone you know is placing distressing content on Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, it may be a sign that he or she needs help. Be aware of stories, posts, photos or videos that include themes of feeling alone, hopeless, isolated, useless or that …

Insomnia is common among individuals with depression. Symptoms can range from having difficulty falling or staying asleep to feeling unrefreshed when you wake up and/or experiencing daytime drowsiness. It is a good idea to tell your mental health care provider(s) about any sleep issues you …

Many of the small choices you make each day may be affecting your depression or anxiety more than you realize. Fortunately these behaviors can be changed. With most students now on Summer Break, it is the perfect time to focus on developing better mental health. …

Issues with alcohol, including earlier and more frequent use, often accompany mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety. With Graduation Party season underway, there are many ways to be happy and sober when you feel like everyone around you is drinking. The first is …

A typical American spends only 5 percent of his or her life outside. The anxiety, insomnia and loneliness that can accompany too much time indoors is referred to as “nature-deficit disorder.” Just 5 minutes in a natural setting can change your mood. In fact, “forest …

Following the recent tragedies in Parkland, Florida and Santa Fe, Texas, it is important to learn how to help the youth in your life deal with their fear, grief and anger.  Media coverage typically continues long after a school shooting has occurred.  Even for teenagers, …

As America prepares to celebrate Mother’s Day, the importance of being an informed caregiver when a child or other loved one confronts a mental health condition also should be recognized. There are many resources available that will allow you to support him or her while …