by Melissa Howard ⎸melissa@stopsuicide.info Image via Freepik You’ve reached impressive milestones, yet a nagging voice whispers doubts, undermining your achievements. This common psychological phenomenon, imposter syndrome, convinces you that you’re a fraud, fearing that you’ll be exposed one day. The truth is that many, from novices to experts, share this experience. This guide from Dr. Jamie Rishikof arms you […]
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Teens and social media
A look at the research to date on the impact of social media on teens, what is known, the concerns, and what remains poorly understood. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/social-media-harming-teens-dive-190040695.html https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/27396/social-media-and-adolescent-health
Read More »Movies about teen years
A solid list of recommendations : https://movieweb.com/movies-about-what-its-like-to-be-a-teenager/#lady-bird-2017
Read More »Mind4Youth
Mind4Youth is an international youth-led organization empowering and spreading awareness for mental health in teens:
Read More »Mental well being
a recent study found the more varied locations people visit, the better they feel about their emotional and psychological wellbeing – even if they are suffering mental health symptoms like anxiety or depression https://www.sciencealert.com/theres-one-simple-aspect-of-everyday-life-linked-to-better-wellbeing-study-finds
Read More »Self-help for teens and tweens
A new book aims to help teens and tweens: https://www.ketv.com/article/author-discusses-activity-self-help-book-for-tweens-and-teenagers/45263752#
Read More »Stress reductions
A simple, accessible, and effective means of reducing and coping with stress: https://www.sciencealert.com/this-simple-activity-lowers-stress-without-exercise-or-meditation
Read More »Identifying depression in teens
A helpful link to guide parents trying to determine if their teen is showing signs of depression: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/anxiety-attack/202308/parenting-tips-for-teenage-depression
Read More »On OCD
A helpful discussion about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: what it actually is, how the term can be misused colloquially, and treatment options. https://www.sciencealert.com/ocd-is-a-serious-illness-and-its-more-common-than-you-think
Read More »I don’t like Mondays
Some very helpful tips on how to make Mondays less repellant: https://www.sciencealert.com/heres-how-to-rewire-your-brain-so-you-actually-look-forward-to-mondays
Read More »Teens and social plans
An article on the trend in teens to meet up online or not at all…. and the unlikelihood of making plans irl: https://slate.com/human-interest/2023/03/teenage-depression-gen-z-phones-friends-anxiety.html
Read More »Exercise as an antidepressant
A new paper from the British Journal of Sports Medicine confirms the effectiveness of exercise as an antidepressant: https://www.businessinsider.com/exercise-effective-treatment-for-depression-study-2023-3 https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2023/02/14/bjsports-2022-106282.long
Read More »Gratitude
This article offers some daily practices to help amplify gratitude which improve mood https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/11/health/daily-gratitude-practices-wellness/index.html
Read More »Teens and happiness
Yale has adapted a course on the psychology of happiness for teenagers and is available online: https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-science-of-well-being-for-teens
Read More »The benefit of a short breathing exercise to reduce Anxiety:
This article describes how a brief structured breathing technique can reduce anxiety: https://www.sciencealert.com/a-simple-5-minute-breathing-technique-is-a-powerful-tool-to-reduce-anxiety
Read More »New Year’s Resolutions
This article discusses some of the psychological obstacles to keeping your resolutions: https://www.sciencealert.com/our-brains-arent-wired-to-stick-to-new-years-resolutions-heres-what-to-do-about-it
Read More »Treatment for anxiety
According to new research, mindfulness exercises can be as effective as medication in managing anxiety: https://www.sciencealert.com/mindfulness-can-rival-antidepressants-for-anxiety-study-finds
Read More »Teens, stress and COVID
A study has found that Covid pandemic has heavily impacted mental health of teenagers, exacerbating rates of anxiety and depressionTeens, stress and COVID https://www.livemint.com/science/health/brain-of-teenagers-aging-faster-than-normal-due-to-pandemic-study-finds-11669962213989.html
Read More »Teen drivers with ADHD
A new program aims to help teen drivers with ADHD drive safer: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20221201/New-program-lowers-the-risk-of-car-crashes-for-teenagers-with-ADHD.aspx
Read More »Teens and Sleep
A new study seeks to separate assumptions from facts regarding teens and sleep: https://www.today.com/parents/teens/new-study-teen-sleep-myths-rcna49519
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