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The CDC reports that more than 40% of high school students reported feelings of sadness or hopelessness, and about a third experienced poor mental health in 2021. This highlights that worsening teen mental health is still a leading issue in the U.S. "When you have a child, you not only have the stigma that the child may have, but you also have the stigma that the parents carry around," says Alex Stavros. Increasing awareness and combating stigma are two effective ways to improve accessibility. Unfortunately, many people act as a barrier between them and their treatment. Luckily, this is a problem we can solve with time, communication, and education. #BehavioralHealth #TeenMentalHealth #MentalHealthStigma

Clinicians believe social media is the biggest contributor to the growing numbers of young people experiencing poor mental health. So much recent research evidence highlights the negative role of social media on children and young adults. Equipping everyone from a young age with tools to increase self-worth and resilience which act as buffers against the negative impact of comparison and external validation, is more important than ever. Mental health literacy is critical for us all. https://lnkd.in/e93Mg7Yr

8 Tips For Parents: Navigating Your Child's Mental Health Diagnosis My parents stood upon feeble legs and fought through the frustration, confusion, and sense of failure when I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2001. I had just turned 17. We felt like a family lost at sea and I was a hostage in a world of my own. We knew nothing about mental illness until my first manic episode, as they watched me through the porthole of a psychiatric hospital. That was just my first hospital visit. If you have a child or loved one with a mental health diagnosis...and you're struggling to breathe, keep reading. These 8 tips are for you...from a 39-year-old kid living with a mental illness who is thriving. And so are my parents. 1. Your child’s diagnosis is not a direct reflection of your parenting or love for them. It does not mean that you did something to cause this. Even if mental illness runs in your family, you did not get the choice of whether it was passed down or not. 2. It’s okay to have absolutely no clue what to do. There are many family and peer-based resources and national programs to help get you started on your journey. Education is key! Contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness at www.nami.org and find a local chapter in your community. 3. Do not be surprised by negative news coverage about mental illness. The positive is rarely shared. Don’t allow scary news coverage that sells and gets attention to get you off track. Follow credible sources such as 988, SAMHSA, Mental Health America, NAMI, and the American Psychological Association. 4. Learn as much as you can about treatment options. Types of therapy? Timelines? Medications? Side effects? Peer-to-peer support? Naturopathic treatments? Family support groups? Disability resource centers? School-based support? 5. Be patient. (Ugh, I know). Progress does not always happen on your timeline (or your child's). Small steps will always grow into big steps. Therapy takes time. Acceptance takes time. Medications take time. Keep at it. 6. Stop the stigma and stand up for your child. Don’t allow other people's inaccurate definitions and assumptions to paint the picture of who your child is. Be ready to sharpen your advocacy skills here, because you’ll be using them! 7. Your self-care is just as important as your child's. Take time for yourself. Step outside of your role as a caregiver, and into your role as a human being deserving of peace, comfort, and solace. 8. This is only temporary. The pain and struggle you and your family are feeling right now will not last forever. I am living proof of this...as are many others!

If you work with children, adolescents or young adults, you won't want to miss these free apps from California Department of Health Care Services ! With rates of anxiety, depression, self-harm and suicide on the rise among youth nationally and a shortage of mental health providers, these new apps intend to help meet the increasing demand for services seen across California. Let's promote and share these valuable resources to support the mental health of our youth! #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealth #studentsuccess #studentmentalhealth #ai #psychotherapy #psychology #therapy #mindset #california #suicideprevention #schoolleaders #schoolpsychologist #schoolcounselor #mft #socialemotionallearning #socialworker

Timely blog on #Adolescents and #Inpatient #MentalHealth Treatment:

I've written an article reviewing some of the literature for those of us working in child and adolescent mental health - on the topic of why we work with parents/caregivers. Feel free to read/share if helpful. I have also attached a link to a parent/caregiver version of this article in case you would like to provide it to parents, for them to understand why we (mostly) want to involve in their child/adolescent's mental health treatment. https://lnkd.in/gYhPP_VY

According to a survey conducted by POLITICO, over 1,400 clinicians surveyed reported a decline in mental well-being among children since the start of the pandemic. Social media, social isolation, and external events beyond their control (like school shootings, climate change, war, and political instability) were identified as the top drivers of mental health issues. To tackle this issue, one solution is to make mental health care more accessible. We partner with practices to develop infrastructure and workflows that help expand access to care and treatment for mental health. #mentalhealth #youthmentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters https://lnkd.in/e93Mg7Yr

Adolescent mental health today is often referred to as a crisis. With the rise in social media use, academic pressure, and other stressors, teenagers are facing new mental health challenges that may be even more difficult for them emotionally than in generations past. Do you know an adolescent who may benefit from inpatient treatment? Read our blog below about the benefits of inpatient treatment for adolescents.

Sobering studies out recently about potential underdiagnosis of mental health concerns in teenage boys, with some concluding that potential symptoms may be dismissed as “typical” teenage behavior. As the parent of teenagers, I know firsthand the challenges we all face in communicating with young adults from time to time. And yet, I challenge every parent of teens to think critically about their child’s behavior over time and don’t hesitate to seek help when something feels off. Whether it is SonderMind, another mental health care provider in your community, or your child’s pediatrician to start, there are resources to help you. https://lnkd.in/gHMCmfB2 #mentalhealth