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Surf Therapy: A Powerful Low-Intensity Approach in Global Youth Mental Health Care

# Surf Therapy Emerges as Evidence-Based Mental Health Tool for Youth Surf therapy is gaining traction as a low-intensity mental health intervention …

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9 Surprising Symptoms of Depression Doctors Want You to Know

# 9 Surprising Symptoms of Depression Doctors Want You to Know Depression shows up in ways many parents miss. While sadness ranks as the obvious mark…

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I’m scared of everything — what does it mean and how do I get over it?

Persistent fear of nearly everything often points to generalized anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorder, according to the Child Mind Institute. The …

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Applications Open for the SNF Global Center Communicator Fellowship

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Global Center is recruiting communicators for a fellowship focused on child and adolescent mental health in low-…

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Mental Health Fitness Through a Youth Perspective

The Child Mind Institute's Stavros Niarchos Foundation Global Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health has launched a Youth Advisory Council desi…

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Empowering a New Generation of Care: Strengthening Youth Mental Health in Mozambique

# Empowering a New Generation of Care: Strengthening Youth Mental Health in Mozambique The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Global Center for Child and Ad…

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Dissociation: Signs and Causes in Children

Dissociation in children isn't always a sign of disorder. The Child Mind Institute explains that dissociation exists on a spectrum, ranging from every…

5 days ago
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Gov.CA.gov: Governor Newsom announces new funding through LA Rises to support youth mental health for LA firestorm survivors

California is providing new mental health funding for young people affected by recent LA wildfires through the LA Rises initiative. Governor Newsom's …

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This Android App Blocks the Most Addicting Parts of Social Media

# Screen Time Control Just Got Smarter for Families A new Android app gives parents and teens direct control over the most habit-forming features of …

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Child Mind Institute Partners With Macy’s to Help Teens Get Prom Ready

The Child Mind Institute has partnered with Macy's to address a real source of teenage stress: prom anxiety. The collaboration provides mental health …

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How to Talk to Your Teen About Prom

# How to Talk to Your Teen About Prom Prom looms large in teen culture, shaped by movies that promise either fairy-tale romance or chaotic party scen…

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Looksmaxxing and Its Impact on Boys

# Looksmaxxing and Its Impact on Boys Looksmaxxing, a social media trend focused on optimizing male appearance through fitness, grooming, and sometim…

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Teenager issues — social media, mental health, college prep, and navigating the teen years.