Lessening the Stigma Around Student Mental Illness—A Day at a Time
Driven by high rates of youth suicide and depression, some states are now providing the legal backing for students to take a ‘mental health day.’
Increasing social media use tied to rise in teens’ depressive symptoms, study says
Increasing social media use tied to rise in teenagers' depressive symptoms, study says
Impact of child mental health problems is worse than 40 years ago – our new study suggests
Impact of child mental health problems is worse than 40 years ago – our new study suggests
Some children are more likely to suffer depression long after being bullied
Children who are bullied are more likely to suffer from depression as adults
Students want parents to be told in mental health crisis
Two-thirds of students support universities being able to warn parents if students have a mental health crisis, an annual survey suggests.
‘It’s OK to not be OK:’ How One High School Saved Lives with a 34-Question Survey
Schools can be hesitant to screen students for mental health issues if school resources aren't available for follow-up care. But 1 district found ways to work with community organizations & mental health providers to identify & help those in need.
Creating resilience in children is critical to their mental health
Creating resilience in children is critical to their mental health
For children, depression increases hospital use and mortality, study finds
Children who suffer from depression are more likely to face health problems and be admitted to the hospital
Obesity and depression ‘hand-in-hand’ in children
Study finds obesity and mental health in children were closely linked, and gradually increased throughout childhood.
Major study finds one in five children have mental health problems
One in five children have mental health problems, says study