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It’s Not the Hormones: Reflections on a Teenage Girl’s Traumatic Crisis

Mental health issues and real, traumatic experiences are pinned as a “normal part of growing up” or “just a phase.”

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Physical and Mental Illness in Children: Both Need to Be Taken Seriously

When it comes to mental illness, families often receive less support, compassion and understanding than those facing physical illness.

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Children Should Not Have to Be Resilient

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The Widely Neglected Healing Power of Music

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The Importance of Prioritizing Emotional Wellness over Academic Achievement

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Addressing Youth Mental Health in NAMI’s Next Book

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Supporting Adolescent Mental Health During a Pandemic and Back to School

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How School-Based Mental Health Providers Can Help Hispanic/Latinx Students

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Bettering Mental Health Outcomes for LGBTQ+ Youth

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My Daughter’s First Episode of Psychosis

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Warning Signs of Mental Illness in Children

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Talking to Your Kids About Psychiatric Medications

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Is Social Media Good or Bad for Our Mental Health?

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To All the Professors and Teachers of Those with Invisible Illnesses

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Preventing and Preparing for a Mental Health Crisis

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Mental Health Conditions Seen in Childhood

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How to Ask Someone About Suicide

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How to Cope When a Pop Culture Phenomenon Triggers You

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Four Lessons From Four Years of Therapy

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How to Have a Healthy Relationship with Social Media

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Maintaining Healthy Friendships with Mental Illness

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