Posts Tagged ‘young adult mental health’
The Psychological Effects of Online Dating for Young Adults
Learn about the positive and negative psychological effects of online dating and its relationship to issues like depression and anxiety.
Read MoreVirtual Counseling: Is Online Counseling for Teens and Young Adults Effective?
Teens and young adults are truly members of today’s digital generation. In fact, one study found that the average American teen spent just over eight hours online every day. A rising trend in screen usage from a cross-sectional study coincides with another trend: the increasing prevalence of online therapy and virtual counseling. If you’re concerned…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to The Teen Mental Health Crisis
In the U.S., rates of anxiety, depression, and suicidality are at all-time highs. A 2018 report by the Child Mind Institute found that there was a 17% increase in anxiety disorder diagnosis among young people over the preceding decade. Pew Research Center found that the number of teenagers who recently experienced depression increased 59% between…
Read MoreYou Found Out Your Daughter Is Cutting: What Should You Do?
Cutting tends to be more prevalent in teen girls, with the self-injury rate less prominent in young males. According to a report published in the American Journal of Public Health, about 1 in 4 teen females in the United States have intentionally injured themselves, compared to 1 in 10 teen males. Why Teens Cut —…
Read More6 Ways to Help Your Student Athlete Balance High School Sports and Mental Health
Injuries and emotional stress can lead to student athlete mental health issues like depression and anxiety. Learn more in this helpful guide.
Read MoreThe Importance of Mental Health for Young People
It’s Mental Health Awareness Month. Now is an excellent time to ask, “What is mental health, and why is it so important for our adolescents and young adults?”
Read MoreHow Much Stress is Too Much? A Caregiver’s Guide
Did you know that stress is contagious? Our guide breaks down what you need to know to help your kids and family learn how to manage stress.
Read MoreResidential Treatment for Young Adults During the Pandemic
There’s no question that coronavirus (COVID-19) has changed the world over the past six months. Nearly every industry has been impacted, with many families staying and/or working from home. With the pandemic changing the pace of many lives, mental health issues have come to the forefront of the news as people struggled with the effects…
Read MoreTop Signs of Mental Illness in Young Adults
2020 has brought unprecedented isolation, contributing to mental illness in young adults. How can you tell if changes are normal? Read more.
Read MoreThe Science Behind Social Isolation Effects on Mental Health & Substance Abuse in Young People
The science behind social isolation effects on mental health & substance abuse in young people. Learn how to help your child with impacts of social isolation effects.
Read More7 Ways Parents Can Navigate Family Dynamics During COVID-19
Family dynamics are complicated. But COVID-19 is putting extra strain on families. Learn seven ways parents can navigate family dynamics during COVID-19.
Read MoreFeeling Anxious About Coronavirus? Our Top 3 Tips on How to Manage Symptoms
As cases of the recent coronavirus, or COVID-19, are increasing, so are feelings of anxiety and stress. We spoke to Rob Gent, Chief Clinical Officer of Embark Behavioral Health, about the best ways to manage these symptoms.
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