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...
How Can Schools Protect Teens from Dating Violence?

How Can Schools Protect Teens from Dating Violence?

Violence happens frighteningly frequently in teen romantic relationships. Love Is Respect, an offshoot of the National Domestic Violence Hotline, offers help to teens experiencing violence in relationships. According to Love Is Respect, emotional, physical, and/or...