
Is My Teenager Depressed or Moody?
Moodiness is the norm for teenagers… right? Here are some questions to ask yourself about your teen’s mood changes. Read more >>

Is My Teenager Depressed or Moody?
Moodiness is the norm for teenagers… right? Here are some questions to ask yourself about your teen’s mood changes. Read more >>

Dear Stress, I’m Over You. [downloadable]
Dear Stress is a resource to help young people manage stress with three easy strategies – available in English and Spanish. This toolkit includes two sizes for sharing as a handout or small poster and includes a slide deck that Read more >>

Soluna — California’s Free Mental Health App for Youth Ages 13-25
Soluna, from California’s CalHOPE program, offers free, confidential mental health support for 13- to 25-year-olds in California. Where you can find Soluna Soluna is available on both iOS and Android, providing youth and young adults aged 13-25 with immediate access Read more >>

California Launches Free Digital Behavioral Health Platforms for Children and Families
On January 16, 2024, California’s Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) launched the Behavioral Health Virtual Services Platform – two free behavioral health services apps for all families with kids, teens, and young adults ages 0-25. Read more >>

What’s Behind the Crisis in Teen Mental Health?
In this podcast from the American Psychological Association, Kathleen Ethier, PhD, director of the CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health, discusses what’s behind this crisis in teen mental health, why girls seem to be suffering more than boys, and Read more >>

5 Things You Need to Know About Mental Health and Girls
Many young women and girls deal with a range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, eating disorders and addictive behaviors. One in 5 children ages 6–17 experiences a mental disorder each year, according to the Centers for Read more >>

It’s a well-established fact that children’s and teens’ mental health took a hit during the pandemic. But new research suggests that teen girls in particular are suffering in unprecedented ways. Read more >>

Music & Mental Health as a Catalyst for Change
In this episode we have the opportunity to hear about the remarkable journey of Sean Nesamoney, who was a high school student with a love and talent for music. It’s a testament to the synergy between music and mental health, Read more >>

How Social Media Affects Teens’ Mental Health
In this podcast from the American Psychological Association, Jacqueline Nesi, PhD, of Brown University, talks about the research on social media and teens’ mental health, whether it’s possible to be addicted to social media, what teens themselves think about social Read more >>

The teenage years are ripe with new experiences, opportunities and challenges. Also during this time, teenagers’ brains are changing, and they want more independence and autonomy. During this time, there are also many stressors. Read more >>