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Published on August 27, 2024 - 17:17 GMT

Prioritizing Areas of Importance to Youth and the Leadership of Young People In Mental Health Research Decision-making

by Isabel Ohakamma, psychology and youth & social innovation major at the University of Virginia and member of Mental Health America’s Youth Policy Accelerator, and Mary Giliberti, Chief Public Policy Officer for Mental Health America Mental health …

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Published on August 23, 2024 - 00:08 GMT

Trailblaze the Future of Youth Peer Support with Our New Policy Report

by Kelly Davis, MS, Vice President of Peer and Youth Advocacy, Mental Health America Youth Peer Support is Growing—MHA’s Youth Policy Accelerator Has Answers After wrapping up our inaugural Youth Policy Accelerator (YPA), we’re thrilled to share Mental …

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Published on August 21, 2024 - 19:51 GMT

Internet Self-Care Day for neurodivergent brains

When it comes to screen time, most experts agree: less is more. Time in nature, connecting with people we care about, and other screen-free activities are certainly beneficial for our health. But for neurodivergent brains, a more nuanced approach to …

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Published on August 1, 2024 - 22:00 GMT

‘Breaking the Algorithm’: key takeaways from the young leaders behind a national convening on digital well-being

by Tinuola Adebukola, Samuel Gerry, Keegan Lee, and Mohammad Shedeed, members of the Breaking the Algorithm project team. In an era where social media shapes the daily lives of young people, understanding its impact on mental health is critical. In light …

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Published on July 24, 2024 - 14:00 GMT

International Self-Care Day: What’s Your ONE THING?

Self-care has recently become a buzzword used to describe things from taking a bubble bath to improving your spending habits. There are messages all around us that encourage “self-care” and the infinite ways we could and should be taking care of ourselves. …

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Published on July 18, 2024 - 11:50 GMT

Considerations for Working with South Asian Therapy Clients

by Rosaleen “Rose” Dhaliwal, PsyD, Chair, Division on South Asian Americans, Asian American Psychological Association When we think of mental health treatment, phrases that often come up include “boundary-setting;” “culturally informed care;” “self-care;” …

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Published on July 15, 2024 - 16:18 GMT

Letting Go of Identity Labels: A Healing Practice

What is an “identity label?” It’s a phrase that stands to represent a part of ourselves and our shared experiences with others. Such phrases are critical parts of communication, but they are also limited. The phrase isn’t the experience itself but, rather, …

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Published on July 1, 2024 - 17:06 GMT

Building Generational Resilience: Supporting BIPOC Grandfamilies and Kinship Families' Mental Health

by Jamarl D. Clark, Generations United Assistant Director, National Center on Grandfamilies Have you ever felt the need to be seen and acknowledged? It's a universal desire, right?! Unfortunately, the Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) …

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Published on June 13, 2024 - 15:35 GMT

The challenges of being LGBTQ in the workplace

[TRIGGER WARNING: This blog post contains references to sexual harassment in the workplace] Unfortunately, employment discrimination against members of the LGBTQ+ community is still a widespread, prevalent issue. Nearly half (46%) of LGBTQ+ employees say …

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Published on June 3, 2024 - 20:36 GMT

Good news in the LGBTQ+ community

by B. Burke, Public Education Content Manager for Mental Health America From anti-LGBTQ+ legislation to identity-based violence, the LGBTQ+ community has experienced significant trauma over the past few years. This Pride Month, it is important to …

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Published on May 31, 2024 - 12:38 GMT

Guest blog: The Enduring Numbness of Depression Has a Name: What You Need to Know About Anhedonia

by Wayne Drevets, M.D., Stronghold Leader in Neuropsychiatry, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine This post was sponsored and developed by Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine People living with major depressive disorder (MDD) may describe …

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Published on May 14, 2024 - 13:05 GMT

The Impact of School Mental Health Services on Reducing Chronic Absenteeism

by Healthy Schools Campaign, Mental Health America, and Attendance Works. Students who are experiencing well-being and feel engaged are much more likely to attend school and achieve academically. Recently reported declines in student mental health are …

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Published on April 12, 2024 - 20:15 GMT

Unmasking as a Late-Diagnosed Autistic Person

As someone who wasn’t diagnosed with autism until her mid-40s, I often struggle with what it means for me to unmask. What if people don’t like who I am without masking? How even am I masking? These are just a few of the questions that someone who is a late …

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Published on April 5, 2024 - 13:38 GMT

Interview: Editor Lauri Hornik and Mental Health America show young people “Where to Start” their mental health journey in new ...

Editor and publisher Lauri Hornik went looking for a mental health book that didn’t exist. Something that was relatable, free of the usual jargon, and could help young people with lots of questions safely navigate their mental health. Something that could …

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Published on March 29, 2024 - 16:36 GMT

Accepting my bipolar brain

by B. Burke, MHA Public Education Content Manager My life was spinning out of control, and I barely noticed. I had just returned from a 3-mile run and was now lying face down on the floor of my bedroom. I felt completely immobile, mentally and physically. …

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Published on March 25, 2024 - 16:59 GMT

How young people on the front lines of mental health are making a difference (and what you can do to help!)

When I think of youth in the U.S., my first thought isn’t typically of young people using their voices to advocate for mental health accessibility and systematic reform. Thanks to the members of Mental Health America’s Youth Policy Accelerator (YPA), I’ve …

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Published on February 28, 2024 - 20:40 GMT

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week: Change can start at the local level

Content warning: Eating disorders, anorexia. If you think you may be struggling with an eating disorder and want to check your symptoms, take the eating disorder screen. National Eating Disorders Awareness (NEDA) Week plays a crucial role in raising …

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Published on February 23, 2024 - 16:49 GMT

Preventing, not perpetuating, eating disorders in the doctor’s office

Content warning: Eating disorders, disordered eating. Imagine yourself as a 12-year-old girl – Your reflection is changing; you look different than just months ago. Your body is preparing you for puberty, but all you see is a new number on the scale. …

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Published on February 16, 2024 - 20:50 GMT

Navigating student mental health challenges and opportunities at HBCUs

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) stand as beacons of empowerment and academic excellence within the African American community. Beyond academics, these institutions cultivate a feeling of inclusion, cultural pride, and support from a …

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Published on February 14, 2024 - 20:29 GMT

Guest blog: How Hip Hop Therapy is reshaping mental health care

This blog was adapted from a longer article. Amidst a backdrop of cultural shifts and persistent mental health crises, a new form of therapy emerges, combining the raw power of Hip Hop with traditional healing practices. This innovative therapeutic …

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