As many adults make New Year’s resolutions, it’s a good opportunity to talk to your teen about setting and sticking to good habits. New Year’s resolutions are a time-honored tradition that help people start their year off right. Some experts believe New Year’s resolutions are also a great way to...
The holidays can be hectic — and tense. Between buying presents, holiday events, traveling and family gatherings, what should theoretically be fun has a way of becoming stressful. It can be stressful for youth, too. Changes in routine, reduced socialization and increased social media use during...
With the return to school comes the challenge of getting teens back into a healthy nighttime routine. In many cases, this means parents setting boundaries on screen time, especially late in the evenings. Imposing and enforcing those rules, however, can be easier said than done. A...
Every year, people nationwide observe September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month to shine a light on mental health and bring awareness to a topic many find difficult to discuss. It’s essential that parents or caregivers know how to spot warning signs for suicide, learn what to...
Going back to school can be a challenging time for youth and at times can result in moodiness and anxiety. The pressure is now greater than ever for kids to perform at higher levels, which can lead to school-related anxiety and fear. The transition can test...
Adolescence is a trying time for all teenagers, but for some teenagers it’s more difficult to face challenges in a healthy way than others. As a parent or caregiver, it can be just as difficult to find ways to support your teen during this time....
Millions of Americans suffer from mental illness. For racial and ethnic minorities in the U.S., however, barriers to treatment and recovery persist, making the need for mental health support all the more urgent. The American Psychiatric Association reports “the U.S. population is continuing to become more...
Together for Mental Health The state of youth mental health in Ventura County and Southern California, as outlined by KCLU’s spotlight, highlights the concerning state of the youth mental health crisis in Southern California. For 2022’s Mental Health Awareness Month, NAMI will amplify the message of...
What is Teen Dating Violence? In 2016 President Barack Obama made a presidential proclamation to make February National Teen Dating Violence and Prevention Month to “recognize the urgency needed in addressing this problem and recommit to preventing it by educating our youth about its dangers and...
Happy World Introvert Day! Happy belated World Introvert Day, which was celebrated earlier this week on January 2nd! Introverts and extroverts alike are recovering from holiday festivities. World Introvert Day was created to bring awareness to introvert personalities living in an extroverted world. An introvert is...
