Introduction: What is resilience? It is the ability to dust yourself off and try again in the face of challenges or defeat. Resilience allows humans to adapt to stress and recover in order to pursue high interest goals. Resilience is strongly linked to mental health for adolescents and adults. Resilience decreases stress, anxiety, depression and […]
In the blink of an eye, summer is on its way out and a new school year is on the horizon. That means it’s time to get adolescents and teens prepared for what’s ahead. But – if they’re like most kids out there – they have no interest in stopping the summer fun, and plan […]
Millions of eyes will be on Paris, France this week as the 2024 Summer Olympic Games kick off. Elite athletes from around the world are chosen or must qualify to compete in hopes of securing medals in their sport on the behalf of their country. Athletes as young as thirteen have an opportunity to make […]
Introduction: Think of values like an inner compass; they provide direction along the journey of life. Values are a core piece of an individual’s self-understanding and identity. Values define what one considers to be important in terms of living life and interacting with others. Adolescence is defined by a rapid period of cognitive, physical, and […]
Introduction: Adults often say that it’s hard to crack the code on the teens in their lives. They complain that they don’t understand them; between the mood swings, lack of communication, time spent with friends, etc. It is not uncommon for caring adults to feel out of touch with the everyday experiences of young people. […]
Introduction: June is Pride Month in the United States. Pride is an annual commemoration of the historic Stonewall Riots in New York City. Pride promotes awareness, reflection, activism, and celebration for LGBTQ+ identifying people and allies. In 2021, the CDC surveyed more than 17,000 students in 152 high schools across the United States. 1 out […]
Introduction: School is out for the summer! The kids are back at home with no plans and no schedule – how can you make sure they don’t spend all day in their rooms trapped in the tech vortex? Reference this checklist for ideas on how to support your adolescent’s mental health on summer break. Mental […]
Introduction: During the process of growing from a child to adult, adolescents may make choices that could put their health and wellbeing at risk. This article defines and explains high-risk behavior, and provides suggestions on how caring adults can support teens in desistance What is High-Risk Behavior? High-risk encompasses behaviors that can result in adverse […]
Introduction: Life coaching and therapy are often considered to be interchangeable, but this is not the case. The two specialties co-exist in the mental well-being space and can work in conjunction, however, the services offered and credentials required to practice are distinctly different. This article explains the differences between coaching and therapy, and explains how […]
Introduction: May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In 1949, Mental Health America proposed an annual national observation to spread awareness of the importance of mental wellbeing. The conversations around mental health are becoming more urgent as trends demonstrate that growing numbers of American adolescents and adults struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, and loneliness. This article […]
