How Schools Can Support the Mental Health of Teenage Girls

How Schools Can Support the Mental Health of Teenage Girls

Recent data indicates a significant increase in persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness among teenage girls. These challenges can have far-reaching consequences, affecting not only academic performance but also the overall quality of life for young girls....
Teenagers and Social Media: A Mental Health Expert’s Perspective

Teenagers and Social Media: A Mental Health Expert’s Perspective

Social media is an integral part of life for today’s teens. Online interactions and social media platforms offer teens avenues for self-expression, connection, and information sharing. However, the extensive use of social media – especially video- and image-oriented...
Student Mental Health Declines Over Summer Break: How Educational Technology Can Help

Student Mental Health Declines Over Summer Break: How Educational Technology Can Help

The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on student mental health, exacerbating existing challenges and introducing new ones. Children faced disruptions in their daily routines, isolation from peers, and the abrupt shift to remote learning. All of these changes...
Is There a Link Between Social Media and Brain Changes in Teenagers?

Is There a Link Between Social Media and Brain Changes in Teenagers?

Parents, educators, and experts know that social media can harm a young person’s mental health. A recent 60 Minutes report told the stories of students who suffered from depression, disordered eating, and suicidal ideation. All of the cases presented in the report...
Should There Be Yearly Mental Health Evaluations in Schools?

Should There Be Yearly Mental Health Evaluations in Schools?

Colorado State Representative Dafna Michaelson Jenet knows first-hand how mental health issues can affect children. At the age of nine, her son attempted suicide. “He was just so distraught and at the end of his rope,” Jenet said to ABC 7 News in Denver, Colorado....