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Teen suicide is an often preventable tragedy. It is an appropriate focus of research and inquiry. Two new studies focused on the issue raise both important clinical and policy questions.

NAMI announced the nationwide expansion of their flagship teen program, Ending the Silence, due to a generous gift from Former Second Lady of the United States, Tipper Gore. 

“How are you feeling?” Think about the last time you asked your teen that question. Most likely, what you were really asking was, “Are you physically sick?” And, if you’re anything like me, you immediately entered “fix it mode” if your kid expressed even the slightest p...

#NotAlone Conversation with TheHxliday Watch our latest #NotAlone Conversation with TheHxliday discussing music, the effects of social media and mental health.

“Is my teen normal?” As a child and adolescent psychiatrist and father of 3 teenagers myself,  I get asked this question by people in my community all the time—at the grocery store, at the community pool and at cookouts. It’s pretty clear to me this is an important publi...

#NotAlone Conversation with Nadya Okamoto and Aija Mayrock A conversation about social anxiety, community and self-acceptance.

NAMI announced the nationwide expansion of their flagship teen program, Ending the Silence, due to a generous gift from Former Second Lady of the United States, Tipper Gore. 

My loved one carries on during school hours with a smile, with jokes, attempting to be cool. He comes home and cracks. Due to his depression and anxiety he can only cope for so long.

Our high school composed a team of individuals to help bring awareness to the ever growing problem of mental health. We want you to know that you are not alone.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness ( NAMI ) has launched "Say It Out Loud," a program for faith communities and civic organizations to use in reaching out to youth, ages 14 to 18, to start conversations about mental health.

My teenager is acting differently. Could it be the beginning of a mental illness?

10 Common Warning Signs of a Mental Health Condition in Teens and Young Adults Telling the difference between what expected behaviors are and what might be the signs of a mental illness isn't always easy. There's no easy test that can let someone know if there is mental ill...