Is Halloween Increasing Stress and Depression in Your Teen?
When you think of Halloween, it’s easy to picture costumes, candy, and fun—but for many teens, this holiday can actually be a source of stress or even trigger feelings of […]
31 Mental Health Hacks to Relieve Your Holiday Anxiety
Anxiety. It’s a totally natural, normal, expected response to the dizzying blur of activities that happen each holiday season. Of course, that doesn’t make it any less painful or convenient. […]
Supporting Teen Mental Health During Holidays
The festive season, stretching from Thanksgiving through Christmas is often celebrated as the most joyous time of the year. So, why should we focus on teen mental health during holidays? […]
Attention Parents: January & February Are the Worst Months for Teen Suicide
First off, Happy New Year. We all wish for a healthy and happy 2023 for our teens. Most people think that the Christmas Season is the worst season for suicide. Actually, it […]
Why the New Year Can Bring Mixed Feelings
It can be hard to admit to yourself that New Year’s Eve is not one of your favorite holidays to celebrate. It is supposed to be a time of extravagant parties, […]
NPR’s The Spark: What are some of the causes for teen depression and ways to help?
Our Founder and President, Elliot Kallen, is featured on NPR’s The Spark todiscuss teen depression and ways to help those experiencing it. Listen to the podcast below and click the forward button […]
Anxiety, Stress, and Your Teen: A Christmas Story
‘Tis the season to be merry and not so merry… As parents, we are painfully aware of the flu season, the never-ending Covid season, and the sadness and loneliness adults […]
How to Manage Stress: Best Practices, Tips, and Tricks
During this time of year, it is normal and common to feel an increased level of stress. Some things that can contribute to this include the holidays, finals at school, […]
Is Thanksgiving Good For Your Teen’s Well-Being?
It’s a wonderful time of the year. Thanksgiving. One of my favorite holidays. It means lots of family around the dinner table. It means terrific food that we only eat once a […]
Changing of Seasons and Mental Health: What’s The Link?
October is now here and we are quickly approaching the end of the year! With Fall and Winter upon us, the weather is getting colder and the days are getting […]