Youth Depression/Anxiety

The New York Times published an article exploring "Why are more American teenagers than ever suffering from extreme anxiety?" . Admittedly, It is not one of the aspects we talk as much about when we are promoting the opportunities we offer students. However, national data on the number of visits to college counseling centers continues to grow each year, even as we all attempt to help students cope with the mental health struggles they encounter as young adults. Read the article here.

Why Are More American Teenagers Than Ever Suffering From Severe Anxiety?Parents, therapists and schools are struggling to figure out whether helping anxious teenagers means protecting them or pushing them to face their fears.

Home - Parent Resource ProgramYou’ve taken the first step against youth suicide simply by coming to this site There is a “Silent Epidemic” sweeping through our nation that claims an average of more than 100 young lives each week. It knows no social, racial or economic barriers. This “Silent Epidemic” is youth suicide! According … read more »