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The Latest On How Social Media Affects Teenagers
Social media has both an upside and a downside for teenagers. In the pro column, platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat can be lifesavers for teens who feel isolated or marginalized—including LGBTQ+ teens and those struggling with mental health issues. Research shows positive effects of social media on friendships. But there are also plenty of cons associated with frequent use of social media: cyberbullying, negative self-image and body image, social media addiction, and less time spent doing healthy, real-world activities. Social Media and Teen Mental Health A large bo…
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Types Of Mental Health Treatment For Teens And Young Adults
World Mental Health Day on October 10 is designed to bring awareness to mental health, help reduce stigma around mental health challenges, and provide education on treatment options. Information and support is vital for families in light of the current teen and young adult mental health crisis. Today, one in five teens has a diagnosable mental health disorder, such as depression or anxiety. Moreover, many adolescents don’t get the mental health treatment they need. In fact, six out of 10 teens with depression and eight out of 10 teens with anxiety don’t receive treatment. Assessment is the…
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Newport Academy Offers Information On Yoga For Anxiety And Depression
Today’s teens are more anxious than ever. One out of every five teens suffers from an anxiety disorder at some point. However, using yoga for anxiety and depression is an effective, all-natural approach to counteracting stress. “Anxiety is a normal part of our emotional landscape,” said Nicole Renée Matthews, Director of Yoga at Newport Academy. “But meditation and yoga are powerful tools for stress resilience and strengthening teen mental health.” Nicole Renée appeared recently on Good Morning Connecticut on WTNH to discuss the mental health benefits of yoga for anxiety. Nicole was t…
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Newport Academy Examines The Effects Of Helicopter Parenting
The term “helicopter parenting” describes parents who are overinvolved in their children’s lives. They hover close by and swoop down to help at the first sign of trouble. And helicopter parents don’t change their behavior as their kids get older: they continue to hover as teens enter high school and even when they head off to college. As parenting teenagers has become increasingly complicated, helicopter parenting has become more prevalent — along with so-called “lawnmower parents” and “snowplow parents,” who not only hover but also mow down or plow away any obstacles in a child’s or teenag…