How Music and Arts Support Teen Mental Health
In today’s world, teens face numerous challenges, from academic pressures to social media influences and the struggle to fit in. These challenges can take a toll on their mental health, […]
Smart Ways to Tackle Teen Stress: Essential Tips
Let’s talk about something we all face: stress. Whether it’s the end-of-year exams, holiday chaos, or just trying to figure out where to fit in, stress can be like that […]
The Power of Connection and Community
Human connection and community are tools that are often underutilized and not talked about enough. Connecting with other people, both strangers and close friends, can have a positive impact on […]
Counseling vs. Therapy: Is There A Difference?
While the terms “counseling” and “therapy” are typically used interchangeably when talking about mental health interventions, there are vast differences between the two types of services! While both are treatments […]
Beyond High School: How to Manage Mixed Emotions in the Real World
Congratulations on Reaching a New School Year! Whether you’re moving up a grade or gearing up for graduation, you’re likely experiencing a mix of emotions: excitement, nervousness, anticipation, and maybe […]
Stress: The Good, The Bad, and The Benefits You Never Knew Existed
While it might be difficult to accept, stress is a part of our everyday life. You might think that all types of stress are bad, but that isn’t true! In […]
Spring Forward from Teen Depression: Action Steps for Parents
Teens Need Resources More Than Ever The world has temporarily become more complicated, but the level of our teen’s stress and teen suicide overall continues to be at epidemic levels. […]
Understanding Teen Self-Harm: Causes, Signs, and Solutions
*Content/Trigger Warning: This article discusses self-harm, injury, and violence. Experiencing an overwhelming amount of emotions from mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety leads some people to harm themselves, also […]
Don’t Rely on Luck: Protect Your Teen’s Mental Health
Every day, whether through face-to-face interactions or podcast conversations, I have the privilege of speaking to hundreds, even thousands, of adults about the reason A Brighter Day Charity exists and […]
Kindness and Teen Mental Health: A Vital Connection
While kindness is a term most of us have heard and used before, we rarely connect the benefits of being kind to improving our mental health and wellness. Many studies […]