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How to Help Teens Dealing with College Rejection Depression
We regret to inform you.... Those five words on a college rejection letter can send high school seniors spiraling. Teens tend to take college rejection as a judgment on themselves-not just on their academic abilities but on who they are as a person. Failing to get into their dream school can undermine students' confidence and self-worth, leading to what's sometimes referred to as college rejection depression.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Is Now 988
As youth suicide rates continue to increase, the goal of the new 988 hotline is to make help more easily accessible in a moment of crisis. Suicide is the second leading cause of death in the United States among ages 15–24, and research shows an increase in teen suicide rates since the pandemic began. In response to these devastating statistics, the 988 hotline is gearing up for a surge in calls.
15 Risk Factors for Suicidal Behavior
Here are some of the most common behavioral, verbal, and emotional signs and risk factors you should pay attention to, according to Michael Roeske, Senior Director of the Newport Healthcare Center for Research and Innovation.
How to Tell If a Teen Needs More Than Weekly Therapy
When does a teen need to move from weekly therapy to an outpatient program or to residential treatment? Here are the top 10 signs to watch for indicating that an adolescent needs a more intensive level of care.
Meet the parents who refuse to give their kids smartphones
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6 Ways to Deal with Traumatic Grief
Traumatic grief is a form of grief that happens in response to a sudden, unexpected loss. The first step in healing is to regulate the emotions and calm the nervous system, says Newport Executive Director Michael Roeske.
What Not to Say to a Teen Who Is Grieving
During a time when so many young people are struggling with mental health symptoms, it can be hard to recognize when a teen is struggling with grief. Here’s how to recognize the signs and how to respond.
10 Reasons Young Adults Are Grieving Right Now
It’s not just the big losses that prompt grief, but also the small yet meaningful ones. Acknowledging these smaller losses, along with the big ones, is essential in order to move forward.
How to Help a Friend Who’s Struggling with Their Mental Health
Reminding a friend that “it’s okay to not be okay” is a good start. Here's how young people can initiate a deeper conversation with a peer who's showing signs of a mental health or substance abuse issue.
Why 69% of Gen Z Are Being More Honest with Potential Partners
Data from around the country shows that young people are reconsidering what they want from relationships, and having more genuine exchanges once they swipe right.
5 Tools Young Adults Gain in Therapy
The benefits of therapy go beyond the short term. The treatment experience can be a gift that keeps on giving, because the tools learned in therapy will serve young adults for the rest of their lives.
How to Do a Teen Mental Health Temperature Check
How to Do a Teen Mental Health Temperature Check
Asking these 10 questions about mental health is just as important as checking for a fever.
Asking these 10 questions about mental health is just as important as checking for a fever.
The Dangers of Teen Suicidal Thoughts
Here’s how to measure the severity of teen suicidal ideation, and how to take action to prevent suicidal thoughts from escalating.
5 Steps to Take If You Find Drugs in a Teen’s Room
Learn the most common drugs used by teens, how to identify them, and what to do when you find substances in their possession.
Why So Many Teen Girls Are Experiencing 'TikTok Tics'
An increasing number of teen girls are "catching" Tourette's-like symptoms via social media. This disorder appears to be yet another mental health consequence of pandemic anxiety.
TREATMENT
Identifying the Signs of Pandemic Agoraphobia
An increasing number of young adults are experiencing a new or heightened fear of leaving the house. But at what point does a rational response to a real threat cross over into an anxiety disorder?
MENTAL HEALTH
The 3 Most Common Types of Social Anxiety Right Now
For young people with social anxiety, limited social contact has provided temporary relief from symptoms. That makes it even more challenging for them to return to in-person interaction.
The Most Effective Treatment for Anxiety
One out of every five young adults suffers from an anxiety disorder, and distress levels in this age group rose by 71 percent over the last decade. Learn which evidence-based modalities are most effective for treating anxiety.
Why Teen Loneliness Has Doubled Since 2012
Why are young people lonelier than ever? Researchers have zeroed in on a probable cause for the sharp rise in teen loneliness since 2012.
Are Popular Teens Really Less Lonely?
Do kids with bigger social networks have better mental health? Studies show that popularity (or lack of it) has a surprising influence on teens during adolescence—and years later.
These therapist-approved strategies can help young people feel more connected to the world around them.
Teens’ Post-Pandemic ‘Social Confidence Crisis’
A teen reflects on how COVID isolation has catalyzed her peers’ social anxiety and weakened their confidence, and a Newport expert weighs in on how parents can help.
Back-to-School Tips for Parents to Help Teens Thrive:
Heading back to school can be stressful in any year. But this year, with teen anxiety and depression at all-time highs, it’s especially important for parents to have a toolkit of back-to-school tips. Moreover, many teens are returning to an in-person classroom after months of remote schooling, which means they are especially nervous about going back to school.
With that in mind, here are some healthy coping strategies that can help the whole family adjust to the school routine with less stress.
Your Teen and Binge Drinking - Tips for Parents
The teen years are a time of exploration and navigating a desire for more independence. As a result, some teens make the risky decision to engage in binge drinking. Gretchen Hagenbuch, Caron SAP Coordinator, shares information and tips on how to help your teen have a safe and alcohol-free summer.
**Please share this video with your parent network to remind them to be diligent this summer.
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88% Accuracy Rate on New Suicide Screening Tool
A new screening, proven to be 88 percent accurate in predicting suicide attempts, could save lives by identifying at-risk teens when they visit an emergency room.
Why Teens Need Rules and Structure
The areas of the brain responsible for executive functioning are the last to develop fully. Clear boundaries help teens build self-regulation and decision-making skills.
The Effects of Marijuana Legalization on Teenagers
Is legalization responsible for a rise in teenage marijuana use? It’s vital for experts to continue examining this question, as there are serious mental health consequences for teens who use the drug regularly.
We take the health and safety of our clients and staff very seriously. Therefore, all Newport programs are operating under strict adherence to the CDC guidelines, which are reviewed and implemented daily by our leadership team across the country.
Learn more about our updated Respiratory Virus Protocol.
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The Mental Health Toll of Academic Pressure
Too often, academic success comes at the expense of young adults’ social and emotional development, and the pandemic’s impact on the educational system isn’t helping.
2021 Outlook: Alcohol Abuse in Women Is On the Rise
Heavy drinking nearly doubled among women in 2020, along with a 39 percent increase in alcohol-related problems. Women in their 20s have the highest risk of alcohol abuse.
7 Tips for Families with Young Adults Moving Back Home
For the first time since the Great Depression, the majority of young adults are living with their parents. Here’s how the two generations can set healthy boundaries with each other.
KEY TIPS FOR CYBER SAFETY: With our students being at home on electronics frequently during our distance e-learning process, we wanted to share some useful guides for families from National Online Safety based out of the UK. These PDF guides highlight some key tips about online safety and explain some of the ins and outs of some of the most popular apps that students might be using on their mobile devices to connect with friends.
Info about Instagram (a photo-sharing social media app)
Info about Houseparty app (a popular video chat app)
Info about Snapchat (an app where photos can disappear based on time, or be shared to "stories" for 24 hours)
Info about TikTok (a video app, often to make short lip-syncs and dances)
Info about Fortnite (a popular game)
Info about Roblox (a popular game)
**If you have questions about cyber safety for your student, please reach out to a school counselor.
Our levels of happiness and resilience are determined in part by genetics and childhood experience. But researchers have come to understand that there are certain key factors for thriving that can be developed even in those who might not have come by them “naturally.”
4 Ways to Cultivate Teen Resilience
Why is it that one teen can emerge from a situation emotionally unscathed while another spirals into depression? Much of how teens react to any situation is based on their ability to rebound from stress or adversity.
How Childhood Trauma Impacts Young Adults
Trauma leaves its residue in the mind, body, and nervous system. Whether or not a young adult can thrive despite their past experiences depends on their opportunities to rebuild self-worth and authentic connection.
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