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Mental health

Helping Teens Navigate Mental Health and Self-Injury

Teenagers today are constantly juggling academic pressures, the omnipresence of social media, and the challenges of self-discovery. Now, add to that the silent epidemic of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI)—a behavior that affects an estimated 17–18% of adolescents. This isn’t just a statistic; it’s a wake-up call for parents, educators, and mental health professionals alike. A recent […]

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Relationships

What Teens Want on the Screen

We live in a time when screens dominate nearly every aspect of our daily lives, and nowhere is this more evident than in the lives of today’s teens. While the rapid rise of screen-based media has created countless opportunities for entertainment, education, and connection, it’s also brought new challenges, particularly for mental health. Recent research […]

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Mental health

Social Media Warning Labels?

Note: This article was cross-posted from This Week in Public Health Social media has become an integral part of our lives, especially for adolescents. They scroll through Instagram, share TikTok videos, and chat with friends on Discord—all while navigating their schoolwork, friendships, and self-image. But is this digital interaction harming their mental health? According to […]

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Mental health

Gratitude: A Protective Shield for Adolescents Facing Stressful Life Events

The article, Gratitude Buffers Against the Effects of Stressful Life Events on Adolescents’ Externalizing Behavior but Not Internalizing Behavior, provides invaluable insights into the role of gratitude in adolescent psychology. Adolescence, a transitionary phase fraught with challenges, often exposes young individuals to stressful life events (SLEs) that can significantly impact their mental health. School psychologists […]

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Mental health

The Impact of Adolescent Trauma

The article, “Life should go on”: a qualitative inquiry of parental reactions, experiences, and perceived needs following adolescents’ recent traumatic exposure, dives deep into the challenges parents face in supporting adolescents who have experienced trauma. Trauma’s Impact on Adolescents and Families Adolescents who experience trauma display a range of behavioral and emotional changes that are […]

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Bullying

The Link Between Domestic Violence Exposure and Cyberbullying: Insights for School Mental Health Professionals

In an increasingly digital world, the phenomenon of cyberbullying among secondary school students has become a serious concern for educators, psychologists, and parents alike. A recent study titled The association between domestic violence exposure and cyberbullying behavior among secondary school students delves into the factors contributing to this trend, highlighting the significant impact domestic violence […]

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Mental health

Navigating Adolescent Well-Being – Insights from a Longitudinal Study

Adolescence is a critical period for mental health. Understanding how various aspects of well-being interconnect during these formative years is crucial. A recent study titled Changes in the network structure of well-being components in adolescents in the school context: A 2-year longitudinal study” offers fresh insights into this complex topic, crucial for school psychologists and […]

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