This video features teens discussing their mental health, and refers to a report that seeks to understand how best to reach adolescents who are disproportionately affected and most vulnerable, support them in digital spaces, and improve their mental health outcomes.
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October 26, 2020
This video talks about how teens are especially hard hit by the psychological toll the COVID crisis has taken. Instead of going to class and hanging out with friends, teenagers have been banished to a life of screens, solitude and uncertainty. School closures and social distancing have cut them off from their support networks. The risk of developing anxiety and depression is higher. Psychologists say the needs of teens are often overlooked, when it comes to COVID restrictions.
Read ArticleDW News
March 26, 2021
This report presents several key findings, including Youth mental health is worsening. 9.7% of youth in the U.S. have severe major depression, compared to 9.2% in last year’s dataset. This rate was highest among youth who identify as more than one race, at 12.4%.
Read ArticleMental Health America
According to a Fair Health report released, this article shares how mental health insurance claims for US teens roughly doubled early in the COVID-19 pandemic over the same period in 2019.
Read ArticleCenter for Infectious Disease Research and Policy
Mary Van Beusekom
March 3, 2021
Mental health experts have predicted changing patterns of suicidality during the COVID-19 pandemic, but national mortality data remain unavailable. African American individuals are disproportionately impacted by the virologic and socioeconomic consequences of COVID-19, with probable implications for mental health.
Read ArticleJAMA Psychiatry
Michael Johnathan Charles Bray, Nicholas Omid Daneshvari, Radhakrishnan, et al
December 16, 2021
For many Americans, the pandemic has been overwhelming, affecting their mental health. This article discusses the impact of the pandemic on mental health and on those with serious mental illness.
Read ArticleNational Institute of Mental Health
Joshua Gordon
April 9, 2021
May is Mental Health Awareness month. Licensed Clinical Social Worker Nina Rifkind believes mental health should be a focus throughout the year. There is research that proves that many chronic illnesses are caused by anxiety. Schools today do not have a comprehensive health curriculum that talks intelligently and informs students about the importance of mental health.
Read ArticleAnxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)
Nina Rifkind
Mental health issues are prevalent in the US and there is a negative stigma around these issues. Increased suicide numbers can be attributed to mental health issues. To help support mental health, there are actions that we should take to keep each other healthy.
Read ArticleRegis College
This article highlights the prevalence of mental illness and provides an overview of multiple illnesses and disorders that result from mental illness.
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Mental health concerns can turn into illnesses. There are many symptoms that accompany a mental illness. Seeking medical help is suggested. There are causes and risk factors that can be monitored in individuals.
Read ArticleMayo Clinic
This summary report includes interventions and policy options to support individuals with mental health disorders. Some of the interventions include how to support parents with mental illnesses, improving nutrition, and reducing stress at work.
Read ArticleWorld Health Organization
The prevalence of mental health issues in the African American community is high. There is a negative stigma against addressing and seeking help for mental health issues which aids in an increase in mental health issues.
Read ArticleMental Health America
This blog post discusses how prevalent mental illnesses are in adults, teenagers, and children. It defines what a mental illness is and steps you can take to help someone with a mental illness.
Read ArticlePine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
Jean Holthaus, LISW, MSW
This website provides resources to support individuals who are considering or have attempted suicide.
Read ArticleSuicide Prevention Resource Center
