Cyberbullying’s Effects on Teens The time to address mental health, especially in teens, is now: The Mental Health Month May 2023. Cyberbullying is a powerful factor adversely affecting mental health in teens. During a time when technology, phones, and social media have taken the world by storm, we must find ways to make the internet …
Social Media Can Hurt Social media can have negative effects on Mental Health if you neglect to make sure that you are in control of your social media usage and social media isn’t controlling YOU. Although social media isn’t all bad, it can be dangerous. You may find yourself in toxic relationships and trading precious …
“The survey, which was conducted in 2021, revealed 60% of teen girls felt an abiding sense of sadness and hopelessness, twice that of their male counterparts.” The mental health crisis in the United States is especially worse in teenage girls. This has been attributed to many causes which this article goes into detail about. Mental …
“Uncertainty abounds and burnout cranks up a notch as we attempt to get back up and running after the post-Christmas slump. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. There is, however, light at the end of the tunnel.” The beginning of each year is arguably the dreariest part of everyone’s year. Maybe it’s the sudden loss of …
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“In 2019, 13 percent of adolescents reported having a major depressive episode, a 60 percent increase from 2007.” “From 1991 to 2017, suicide attempts by Black adolescents rose 73 percent, compared with an 18 percent rise among white adolescents.” The mental health crisis in the United States is getting worse, especially among teens. Instead of …
The Foundation for Mental Health Empowerment and Education for Youth is an organization based in West Texas. Our aim is to promote a society where mental health just as important as physical health. This foundation emphasizes diversity and inclusivity.